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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.75, 274.24 and 105.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.75, 274.24 and 105.78 is: 158.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.75 : 274.24 = 105.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.75/274.24 = 105.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.75x = 274.24 × 105.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.75x = 29,009.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,009.11/182.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.74

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