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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.24, 273.20 and 155.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.24, 273.20 and 155.36 is: 232.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.24 : 273.20 = 155.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.24/273.20 = 155.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.24x = 273.20 × 155.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.24x = 42,444.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,444.35/182.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.90

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