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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.39, 272.04 and 155.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.39, 272.04 and 155.03 is: 231.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.39 : 272.04 = 155.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.39/272.04 = 155.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.39x = 272.04 × 155.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.39x = 42,172.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,172.61/182.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.23

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