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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.19, 273.45 and 74.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.19, 273.45 and 74.07 is: 111.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.19 : 273.45 = 74.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.19/273.45 = 74.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.19x = 273.45 × 74.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.19x = 20,254.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,254.44/182.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.17

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