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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.10, 273.36 and 174.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.10, 273.36 and 174.81 is: 262.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.10 : 273.36 = 174.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.10/273.36 = 174.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.10x = 273.36 × 174.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.10x = 47,786.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,786.06/182.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.42

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