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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.98, 274.62 and 174.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.98, 274.62 and 174.46 is: 261.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.98 : 274.62 = 174.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.98/274.62 = 174.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.98x = 274.62 × 174.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.98x = 47,910.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,910.21/182.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.83

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