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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.48, 273.24 and 155.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.48, 273.24 and 155.60 is: 232.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.48 : 273.24 = 155.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.48/273.24 = 155.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.48x = 273.24 × 155.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.48x = 42,516.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,516.14/182.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.99

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