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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.69, 273.66 and 152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.69, 273.66 and 152.16 is: 227.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.69 : 273.66 = 152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.69/273.66 = 152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.69x = 273.66 × 152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.69x = 41,640.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,640.11/182.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.93

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