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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.88, 274.38 and 155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.88, 274.38 and 155.88 is: 233.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.88 : 274.38 = 155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.88/274.38 = 155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.88x = 274.38 × 155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.88x = 42,770.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,770.35/182.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.87

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