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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.98, 274.36 and 80.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.98, 274.36 and 80.24 is: 120.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.98 : 274.36 = 80.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.98/274.36 = 80.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.98x = 274.36 × 80.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.98x = 22,014.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,014.65/182.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.32

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