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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.24, 272.86 and 155.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.24, 272.86 and 155.97 is: 233.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.24 : 272.86 = 155.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.24/272.86 = 155.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.24x = 272.86 × 155.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.24x = 42,556.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,556.51/182.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.52

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