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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.78, 274.23 and 114.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.78, 274.23 and 114.35 is: 171.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.78 : 274.23 = 114.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.78/274.23 = 114.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.78x = 274.23 × 114.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.78x = 31,358.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,358.20/182.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.56

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