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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.23, 274.92 and 154.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.23, 274.92 and 154.52 is: 231.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.23 : 274.92 = 154.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.23/274.92 = 154.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.23x = 274.92 × 154.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.23x = 42,480.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,480.64/183.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.84

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