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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.99, 274.12 and 172.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.99, 274.12 and 172.06 is: 257.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.99 : 274.12 = 172.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.99/274.12 = 172.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.99x = 274.12 × 172.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.99x = 47,163.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,163.97/182.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.74

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