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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.24, 272.93 and 151.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.24, 272.93 and 151.46 is: 226.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.24 : 272.93 = 151.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.24/272.93 = 151.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.24x = 272.93 × 151.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.24x = 41,335.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,335.86/182.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.83

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