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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.86, 274.26 and 59.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.86, 274.26 and 59.46 is: 89.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.86 : 274.26 = 59.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.86/274.26 = 59.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.86x = 274.26 × 59.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.86x = 16,307.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,307.50/182.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.18

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