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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.24, 274.79 and 154.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.24, 274.79 and 154.22 is: 231.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.24 : 274.79 = 154.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.24/274.79 = 154.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.24x = 274.79 × 154.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.24x = 42,375.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,375.97/183.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.26

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