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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.70, 251.72 and 153.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.70, 251.72 and 153.08 is: 210.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.70 : 251.72 = 153.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.70/251.72 = 153.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.70x = 251.72 × 153.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.70x = 38,533.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,533.30/182.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.91

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