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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.55, 273.96 and 74.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.55, 273.96 and 74.34 is: 111.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.55 : 273.96 = 74.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.55/273.96 = 74.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.55x = 273.96 × 74.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.55x = 20,366.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,366.19/182.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.56

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