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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.30, 273.58 and 74.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.30, 273.58 and 74.12 is: 111.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.30 : 273.58 = 74.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.30/273.58 = 74.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.30x = 273.58 × 74.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.30x = 20,277.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,277.75/182.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.23

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