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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.71, 273.97 and 74.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.71, 273.97 and 74.53 is: 111.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.71 : 273.97 = 74.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.71/273.97 = 74.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.71x = 273.97 × 74.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.71x = 20,418.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,418.98/182.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.76

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