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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.39, 272.05 and 153.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.39, 272.05 and 153.16 is: 228.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.39 : 272.05 = 153.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.39/272.05 = 153.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.39x = 272.05 × 153.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.39x = 41,667.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,667.18/182.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.45

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