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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.69, 274.02 and 45.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.69, 274.02 and 45.74 is: 68.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.69 : 274.02 = 45.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.69/274.02 = 45.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.69x = 274.02 × 45.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.69x = 12,533.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,533.67/182.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.61

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