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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.95, 274.38 and 74.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.95, 274.38 and 74.71 is: 112.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.95 : 274.38 = 74.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.95/274.38 = 74.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.95x = 274.38 × 74.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.95x = 20,498.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,498.93/182.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.05

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