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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.87, 274.44 and 114.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.87, 274.44 and 114.45 is: 171.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.87 : 274.44 = 114.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.87/274.44 = 114.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.87x = 274.44 × 114.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.87x = 31,408.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,408.41/182.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.75

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