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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.51, 273.91 and 74.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.51, 273.91 and 74.37 is: 111.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.51 : 273.91 = 74.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.51/273.91 = 74.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.51x = 273.91 × 74.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.51x = 20,371.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,371.11/182.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.62

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