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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.23, 410.92 and 182.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.23, 410.92 and 182.60 is: 273.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.23 : 410.92 = 182.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.23/410.92 = 182.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.23x = 410.92 × 182.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.23x = 75,031.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,031.02/274.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.61

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