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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.70, 273.72 and 153.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.70, 273.72 and 153.99 is: 230.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.70 : 273.72 = 153.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.70/273.72 = 153.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.70x = 273.72 × 153.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.70x = 42,150.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,150.14/182.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.71

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