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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.44, 273.68 and 74.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.44, 273.68 and 74.28 is: 111.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.44 : 273.68 = 74.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.44/273.68 = 74.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.44x = 273.68 × 74.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.44x = 20,328.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,328.95/182.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.43

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