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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.68, 274.02 and 97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.68, 274.02 and 97 is: 145.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.68 : 274.02 = 97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.68/274.02 = 97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.68x = 274.02 × 97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.68x = 26,579.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,579.94/182.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.50

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