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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.94, 274.22 and 61.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.94, 274.22 and 61.11 is: 91.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.94 : 274.22 = 61.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.94/274.22 = 61.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.94x = 274.22 × 61.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.94x = 16,758.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,758.77/182.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.61

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