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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.90, 253.06 and 155.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.90, 253.06 and 155.18 is: 214.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.90 : 253.06 = 155.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.90/253.06 = 155.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.90x = 253.06 × 155.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.90x = 39,269.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,269.85/182.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.71

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