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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.91, 274.40 and 61.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.91, 274.40 and 61.17 is: 91.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.91 : 274.40 = 61.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.91/274.40 = 61.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.91x = 274.40 × 61.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.91x = 16,785.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,785.05/182.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.77

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