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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.88, 251.64 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.88, 251.64 and 153.72 is: 211.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.88 : 251.64 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.88/251.64 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.88x = 251.64 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.88x = 38,682.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,682.10/182.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.52

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