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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.36, 273 and 153.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.36, 273 and 153.32 is: 229.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.36 : 273 = 153.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.36/273 = 153.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.36x = 273 × 153.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.36x = 41,856.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,856.36/182.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.53

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