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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.90, 274.35 and 45.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.90, 274.35 and 45.94 is: 68.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.90 : 274.35 = 45.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.90/274.35 = 45.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.90x = 274.35 × 45.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.90x = 12,604.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,604.15/182.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.91

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