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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.64, 273.36 and 150.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.64, 273.36 and 150.84 is: 225.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.64 : 273.36 = 150.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.64/273.36 = 150.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.64x = 273.36 × 150.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.64x = 41,233.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,233.62/182.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.76

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