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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.78, 274.06 and 101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.78, 274.06 and 101.60 is: 152.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.78 : 274.06 = 101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.78/274.06 = 101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.78x = 274.06 × 101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.78x = 27,845.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,845.54/182.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.34

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