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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.94, 274.39 and 52.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.94, 274.39 and 52.95 is: 79.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.94 : 274.39 = 52.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.94/274.39 = 52.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.94x = 274.39 × 52.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.94x = 14,529.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,529.85/182.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.42

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