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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.74, 274.05 and 67.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.74, 274.05 and 67.15 is: 100.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.74 : 274.05 = 67.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.74/274.05 = 67.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.74x = 274.05 × 67.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.74x = 18,402.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,402.46/182.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.70

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