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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.62, 274.23 and 117.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.62, 274.23 and 117.75 is: 176.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.62 : 274.23 = 117.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.62/274.23 = 117.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.62x = 274.23 × 117.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.62x = 32,290.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,290.58/182.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.82

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