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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.92, 274.31 and 61.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.92, 274.31 and 61.15 is: 91.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.92 : 274.31 = 61.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.92/274.31 = 61.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.92x = 274.31 × 61.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.92x = 16,774.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,774.06/182.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.70

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