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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.62, 273.93 and 153.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.62, 273.93 and 153.46 is: 230.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.62 : 273.93 = 153.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.62/273.93 = 153.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.62x = 273.93 × 153.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.62x = 42,037.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,037.30/182.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.19

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