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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.68, 273.85 and 74.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.68, 273.85 and 74.45 is: 111.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.68 : 273.85 = 74.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.68/273.85 = 74.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.68x = 273.85 × 74.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.68x = 20,388.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,388.63/182.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.61

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