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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.96, 274.47 and 67.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.96, 274.47 and 67.46 is: 101.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.96 : 274.47 = 67.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.96/274.47 = 67.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.96x = 274.47 × 67.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.96x = 18,515.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,515.75/182.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.20

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