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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.42, 275.16 and 154.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.42, 275.16 and 154.80 is: 232.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.42 : 275.16 = 154.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.42/275.16 = 154.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.42x = 275.16 × 154.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.42x = 42,594.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,594.77/183.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.23

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