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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.73, 274.11 and 45.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.73, 274.11 and 45.79 is: 68.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.73 : 274.11 = 45.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.73/274.11 = 45.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.73x = 274.11 × 45.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.73x = 12,551.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,551.54/182.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.69

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