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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.28, 272.70 and 156.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.28, 272.70 and 156.66 is: 234.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.28 : 272.70 = 156.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.28/272.70 = 156.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.28x = 272.70 × 156.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.28x = 42,721.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,721.18/182.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.37

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