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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.55, 273.89 and 74.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.55, 273.89 and 74.35 is: 111.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.55 : 273.89 = 74.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.55/273.89 = 74.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.55x = 273.89 × 74.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.55x = 20,363.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,363.72/182.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.55

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