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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.74, 273.94 and 114.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.74, 273.94 and 114.05 is: 170.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.74 : 273.94 = 114.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.74/273.94 = 114.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.74x = 273.94 × 114.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.74x = 31,242.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,242.86/182.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.97

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