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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.58, 273.87 and 74.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.58, 273.87 and 74.34 is: 111.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.58 : 273.87 = 74.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.58/273.87 = 74.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.58x = 273.87 × 74.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.58x = 20,359.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,359.50/182.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.51

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