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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.99, 273.98 and 156.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.99, 273.98 and 156.94 is: 234.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.99 : 273.98 = 156.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.99/273.98 = 156.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.99x = 273.98 × 156.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.99x = 42,998.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,998.13/182.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.97

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