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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.65, 274.11 and 74.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.65, 274.11 and 74.44 is: 111.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.65 : 274.11 = 74.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.65/274.11 = 74.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.65x = 274.11 × 74.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.65x = 20,404.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,404.75/182.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.72

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