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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.85, 251.76 and 155.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.85, 251.76 and 155.16 is: 213.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.85 : 251.76 = 155.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.85/251.76 = 155.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.85x = 251.76 × 155.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.85x = 39,063.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,063.08/182.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.63

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