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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.28, 273.52 and 74.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.28, 273.52 and 74.04 is: 111.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.28 : 273.52 = 74.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.28/273.52 = 74.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.28x = 273.52 × 74.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.28x = 20,251.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,251.42/182.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.10

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