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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.20, 273.30 and 155.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.20, 273.30 and 155.28 is: 232.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.20 : 273.30 = 155.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.20/273.30 = 155.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.20x = 273.30 × 155.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.20x = 42,438.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,438.02/182.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.92

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