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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.97, 274.33 and 101.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.97, 274.33 and 101.79 is: 152.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.97 : 274.33 = 101.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.97/274.33 = 101.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.97x = 274.33 × 101.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.97x = 27,924.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,924.05/182.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.62

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