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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.52, 273.32 and 153.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.52, 273.32 and 153.60 is: 230.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.52 : 273.32 = 153.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.52/273.32 = 153.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.52x = 273.32 × 153.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.52x = 41,981.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,981.95/182.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.01

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