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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.79, 274.16 and 67.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.79, 274.16 and 67.26 is: 100.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.79 : 274.16 = 67.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.79/274.16 = 67.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.79x = 274.16 × 67.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.79x = 18,439.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,439.67/182.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.88

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