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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.52, 274.82 and 154.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.52, 274.82 and 154.60 is: 231.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.52 : 274.82 = 154.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.52/274.82 = 154.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.52x = 274.82 × 154.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.52x = 42,487.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,487.17/183.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.51

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