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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.96, 273.68 and 148.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.96, 273.68 and 148.74 is: 222.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.96 : 273.68 = 148.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.96/273.68 = 148.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.96x = 273.68 × 148.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.96x = 40,705.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,705.95/182.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.49

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