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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.46, 273.69 and 153.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.46, 273.69 and 153.84 is: 230.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.46 : 273.69 = 153.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.46/273.69 = 153.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.46x = 273.69 × 153.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.46x = 42,104.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,104.47/182.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.76

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