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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.47, 274.05 and 114.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.47, 274.05 and 114.13 is: 171.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.47 : 274.05 = 114.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.47/274.05 = 114.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.47x = 274.05 × 114.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.47x = 31,275.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,275.96/182.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.41

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