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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.04, 273.33 and 74.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.04, 273.33 and 74.04 is: 111.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.04 : 273.33 = 74.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.04/273.33 = 74.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.04x = 273.33 × 74.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.04x = 20,237.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,237.35/182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.17

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