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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.44, 273.12 and 151.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.44, 273.12 and 151.73 is: 227.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.44 : 273.12 = 151.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.44/273.12 = 151.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.44x = 273.12 × 151.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.44x = 41,440.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,440.50/182.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.15

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