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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.65, 273.74 and 74.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.65, 273.74 and 74.31 is: 111.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.65 : 273.74 = 74.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.65/273.74 = 74.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.65x = 273.74 × 74.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.65x = 20,341.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,341.25/182.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.37

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