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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.40, 273 and 151.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.40, 273 and 151.74 is: 227.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.40 : 273 = 151.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.40/273 = 151.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.40x = 273 × 151.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.40x = 41,425.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,425.02/182.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.11

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