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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.88, 275.04 and 155.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.88, 275.04 and 155.55 is: 233.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.88 : 275.04 = 155.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.88/275.04 = 155.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.88x = 275.04 × 155.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.88x = 42,782.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,782.47/182.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.94

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