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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.34, 273.95 and 152.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.34, 273.95 and 152.57 is: 229.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.34 : 273.95 = 152.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.34/273.95 = 152.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.34x = 273.95 × 152.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.34x = 41,794.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,794.42/182.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.21

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