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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.98, 274.33 and 61.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.98, 274.33 and 61.21 is: 91.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.98 : 274.33 = 61.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.98/274.33 = 61.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.98x = 274.33 × 61.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.98x = 16,791.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,791.74/182.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.77

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