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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.94, 274.68 and 114.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.94, 274.68 and 114.27 is: 171.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.94 : 274.68 = 114.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.94/274.68 = 114.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.94x = 274.68 × 114.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.94x = 31,387.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,387.68/182.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.57

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