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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.48, 252.92 and 155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.48, 252.92 and 155.76 is: 214.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.48 : 252.92 = 155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.48/252.92 = 155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.48x = 252.92 × 155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.48x = 39,394.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,394.82/183.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.71

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