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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.83, 274.15 and 74.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.83, 274.15 and 74.56 is: 111.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.83 : 274.15 = 74.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.83/274.15 = 74.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.83x = 274.15 × 74.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.83x = 20,440.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,440.62/182.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.80

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