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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.18, 272.66 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.18, 272.66 and 151.80 is: 227.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.18 : 272.66 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.18/272.66 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.18x = 272.66 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.18x = 41,389.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,389.03/182.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.19

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