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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.70, 274.32 and 141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.70, 274.32 and 141.66 is: 212.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.70 : 274.32 = 141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.70/274.32 = 141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.70x = 274.32 × 141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.70x = 38,860.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,860.17/182.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.70

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