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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.03, 271.10 and 174.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.03, 271.10 and 174.13 is: 259.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.03 : 271.10 = 174.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.03/271.10 = 174.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.03x = 271.10 × 174.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.03x = 47,205.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,205.75/182.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.34

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