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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.73, 273.78 and 174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.73, 273.78 and 174.54 is: 261.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.73 : 273.78 = 174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.73/273.78 = 174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.73x = 273.78 × 174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.73x = 47,785.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,785.56/182.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.51

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