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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.52, 275.10 and 156.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.52, 275.10 and 156.16 is: 234.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.52 : 275.10 = 156.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.52/275.10 = 156.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.52x = 275.10 × 156.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.52x = 42,959.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,959.62/183.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.09

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