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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.12, 273.36 and 156.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.12, 273.36 and 156.24 is: 233.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.12 : 273.36 = 156.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.12/273.36 = 156.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.12x = 273.36 × 156.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.12x = 42,709.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,709.77/183.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.23

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