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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.88, 273.69 and 153.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.88, 273.69 and 153.54 is: 229.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.88 : 273.69 = 153.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.88/273.69 = 153.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.88x = 273.69 × 153.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.88x = 42,022.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,022.36/182.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.78

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