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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.91, 274.38 and 61.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.91, 274.38 and 61.18 is: 91.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.91 : 274.38 = 61.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.91/274.38 = 61.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.91x = 274.38 × 61.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.91x = 16,786.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,786.57/182.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.78

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