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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.41, 273.62 and 74.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.41, 273.62 and 74.14 is: 111.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.41 : 273.62 = 74.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.41/273.62 = 74.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.41x = 273.62 × 74.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.41x = 20,285.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,285.69/182.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.21

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