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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.83, 274.25 and 45.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.83, 274.25 and 45.88 is: 68.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.83 : 274.25 = 45.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.83/274.25 = 45.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.83x = 274.25 × 45.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.83x = 12,580.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,580.99/182.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.81

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