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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.99, 274.44 and 54.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.99, 274.44 and 54.74 is: 82.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.99 : 274.44 = 54.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.99/274.44 = 54.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.99x = 274.44 × 54.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.99x = 15,021.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,021.61/182.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.09

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