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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.55, 252.49 and 153.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.55, 252.49 and 153.48 is: 211.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.55 : 252.49 = 153.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.55/252.49 = 153.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.55x = 252.49 × 153.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.55x = 38,752.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,752.03/183.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.13

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