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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.70, 274.02 and 101.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.70, 274.02 and 101.70 is: 152.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.70 : 274.02 = 101.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.70/274.02 = 101.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.70x = 274.02 × 101.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.70x = 27,867.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,867.83/182.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.53

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