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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.58, 274.07 and 174.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.58, 274.07 and 174.34 is: 261.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.58 : 274.07 = 174.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.58/274.07 = 174.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.58x = 274.07 × 174.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.58x = 47,781.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,781.36/182.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.70

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