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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.45, 273.82 and 74.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.45, 273.82 and 74.33 is: 111.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.45 : 273.82 = 74.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.45/273.82 = 74.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.45x = 273.82 × 74.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.45x = 20,352.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,352.67/182.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.55

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