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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.21, 273.32 and 74.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.21, 273.32 and 74.01 is: 111.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.21 : 273.32 = 74.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.21/273.32 = 74.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.21x = 273.32 × 74.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.21x = 20,228.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,228.04/182.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.02

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