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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.99, 274.42 and 153.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.99, 274.42 and 153.97 is: 230.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.99 : 274.42 = 153.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.99/274.42 = 153.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.99x = 274.42 × 153.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.99x = 42,252.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,252.45/182.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.90

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