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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.16, 274.62 and 156.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.16, 274.62 and 156.16 is: 234.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.16 : 274.62 = 156.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.16/274.62 = 156.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.16x = 274.62 × 156.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.16x = 42,884.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,884.66/183.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.14

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