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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.78, 273.47 and 156.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.78, 273.47 and 156.74 is: 234.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.78 : 273.47 = 156.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.78/273.47 = 156.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.78x = 273.47 × 156.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.78x = 42,863.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,863.69/182.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.52

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