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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.94, 274.40 and 54.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.94, 274.40 and 54.70 is: 82.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.94 : 274.40 = 54.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.94/274.40 = 54.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.94x = 274.40 × 54.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.94x = 15,009.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,009.68/182.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.05

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