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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.84, 274.19 and 101.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.84, 274.19 and 101.70 is: 152.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.84 : 274.19 = 101.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.84/274.19 = 101.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.84x = 274.19 × 101.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.84x = 27,884.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,884.61/182.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.51

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