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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.56, 251.76 and 153.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.56, 251.76 and 153.04 is: 211.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.56 : 251.76 = 153.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.56/251.76 = 153.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.56x = 251.76 × 153.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.56x = 38,529.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,529.35/182.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.05

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