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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.46, 275.10 and 153.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.46, 275.10 and 153.04 is: 229.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.46 : 275.10 = 153.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.46/275.10 = 153.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.46x = 275.10 × 153.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.46x = 42,101.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,101.30/183.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.48

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