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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.04, 272.52 and 155.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.04, 272.52 and 155.40 is: 232.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.04 : 272.52 = 155.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.04/272.52 = 155.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.04x = 272.52 × 155.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.04x = 42,349.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,349.61/182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.64

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