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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.96, 274.57 and 152.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.96, 274.57 and 152.58 is: 228.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.96 : 274.57 = 152.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.96/274.57 = 152.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.96x = 274.57 × 152.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.96x = 41,893.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,893.89/182.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.98

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