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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.17, 272.94 and 156.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.17, 272.94 and 156.61 is: 234.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.17 : 272.94 = 156.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.17/272.94 = 156.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.17x = 272.94 × 156.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.17x = 42,745.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,745.13/182.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.64

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