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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.56, 273.44 and 153.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.56, 273.44 and 153.73 is: 230.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.56 : 273.44 = 153.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.56/273.44 = 153.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.56x = 273.44 × 153.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.56x = 42,034.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,034.48/182.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.25

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