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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.84, 274.28 and 74.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.84, 274.28 and 74.72 is: 112.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.84 : 274.28 = 74.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.84/274.28 = 74.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.84x = 274.28 × 74.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.84x = 20,494.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,494.20/182.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.09

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