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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.48, 275.22 and 154.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.48, 275.22 and 154.32 is: 231.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.48 : 275.22 = 154.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.48/275.22 = 154.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.48x = 275.22 × 154.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.48x = 42,471.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,471.95/183.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.48

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