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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.84, 274.04 and 114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.84, 274.04 and 114.20 is: 171.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.84 : 274.04 = 114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.84/274.04 = 114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.84x = 274.04 × 114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.84x = 31,295.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,295.37/182.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.16

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