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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.23, 275.15 and 181.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.23, 275.15 and 181.81 is: 273.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.23 : 275.15 = 181.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.23/275.15 = 181.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.23x = 275.15 × 181.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.23x = 50,025.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,025.02/183.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.02

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