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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.52, 274.39 and 146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.52, 274.39 and 146.68 is: 220.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.52 : 274.39 = 146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.52/274.39 = 146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.52x = 274.39 × 146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.52x = 40,246.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,246.47/182.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.50

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