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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.28, 272.76 and 153.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.28, 272.76 and 153.78 is: 230.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.28 : 272.76 = 153.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.28/272.76 = 153.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.28x = 272.76 × 153.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.28x = 41,945.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,945.03/182.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.11

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