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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.01, 272.49 and 151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.01, 272.49 and 151.68 is: 227.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.01 : 272.49 = 151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.01/272.49 = 151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.01x = 272.49 × 151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.01x = 41,331.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,331.28/182.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.08

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