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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.83, 273.54 and 154.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.83, 273.54 and 154.03 is: 230.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.83 : 273.54 = 154.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.83/273.54 = 154.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.83x = 273.54 × 154.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.83x = 42,133.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,133.37/182.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.45

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