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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.08, 272.78 and 153.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.08, 272.78 and 153.37 is: 229.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.08 : 272.78 = 153.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.08/272.78 = 153.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.08x = 272.78 × 153.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.08x = 41,834.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,834.90/182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.77

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