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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.75, 274.13 and 45.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.75, 274.13 and 45.80 is: 68.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.75 : 274.13 = 45.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.75/274.13 = 45.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.75x = 274.13 × 45.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.75x = 12,553.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,553.78/182.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.69

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