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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.72, 274.44 and 182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.72, 274.44 and 182.72 is: 274.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.72 : 274.44 = 182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.72/274.44 = 182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.72x = 274.44 × 182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.72x = 50,145.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,145.68/182.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.44

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