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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.70, 273.96 and 74.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.70, 273.96 and 74.52 is: 111.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.70 : 273.96 = 74.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.70/273.96 = 74.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.70x = 273.96 × 74.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.70x = 20,415.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,415.50/182.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.74

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