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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.99, 274.32 and 80.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.99, 274.32 and 80.34 is: 120.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.99 : 274.32 = 80.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.99/274.32 = 80.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.99x = 274.32 × 80.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.99x = 22,038.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,038.87/182.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.44

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