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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.18, 272.02 and 156.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.18, 272.02 and 156.54 is: 233.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.18 : 272.02 = 156.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.18/272.02 = 156.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.18x = 272.02 × 156.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.18x = 42,582.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,582.01/182.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.74

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