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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.01, 410.45 and 182.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.01, 410.45 and 182.42 is: 273.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.01 : 410.45 = 182.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.01/410.45 = 182.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.01x = 410.45 × 182.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.01x = 74,872.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,872.24/274.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.25

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