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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.56, 273.48 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.56, 273.48 and 150.16 is: 224.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.56 : 273.48 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.56/273.48 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.56x = 273.48 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.56x = 41,065.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,065.76/182.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.94

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