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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.13, 273.60 and 155.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.13, 273.60 and 155.40 is: 233.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.13 : 273.60 = 155.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.13/273.60 = 155.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.13x = 273.60 × 155.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.13x = 42,517.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,517.44/182.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.45

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