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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.57, 274.05 and 155.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.57, 274.05 and 155.43 is: 233.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.57 : 274.05 = 155.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.57/274.05 = 155.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.57x = 274.05 × 155.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.57x = 42,595.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,595.59/182.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.32

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