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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.63, 273.95 and 74.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.63, 273.95 and 74.43 is: 111.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.63 : 273.95 = 74.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.63/273.95 = 74.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.63x = 273.95 × 74.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.63x = 20,390.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,390.01/182.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.65

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