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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.70, 274.23 and 114.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.70, 274.23 and 114.30 is: 171.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.70 : 274.23 = 114.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.70/274.23 = 114.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.70x = 274.23 × 114.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.70x = 31,344.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,344.49/182.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.56

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