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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.26, 272.10 and 154.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.26, 272.10 and 154.93 is: 231.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.26 : 272.10 = 154.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.26/272.10 = 154.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.26x = 272.10 × 154.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.26x = 42,156.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,156.45/182.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.30

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