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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.64, 273.29 and 156.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.64, 273.29 and 156.62 is: 234.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.64 : 273.29 = 156.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.64/273.29 = 156.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.64x = 273.29 × 156.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.64x = 42,800.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,800.53/182.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.34

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