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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.23, 274.03 and 154.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.23, 274.03 and 154.89 is: 232.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.23 : 274.03 = 154.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.23/274.03 = 154.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.23x = 274.03 × 154.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.23x = 42,444.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,444.12/182.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.92

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