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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.23, 273.41 and 74.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.23, 273.41 and 74.05 is: 111.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.23 : 273.41 = 74.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.23/273.41 = 74.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.23x = 273.41 × 74.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.23x = 20,246.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,246.01/182.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.10

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