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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.05, 273.42 and 156.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.05, 273.42 and 156.08 is: 234.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.05 : 273.42 = 156.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.05/273.42 = 156.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.05x = 273.42 × 156.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.05x = 42,675.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,675.10/182.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.41

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