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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.67, 272.34 and 174.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.67, 272.34 and 174.03 is: 259.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.67 : 272.34 = 174.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.67/272.34 = 174.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.67x = 272.34 × 174.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.67x = 47,395.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,395.33/182.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.46

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