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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.60, 275.44 and 153.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.60, 275.44 and 153.02 is: 229.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.60 : 275.44 = 153.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.60/275.44 = 153.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.60x = 275.44 × 153.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.60x = 42,147.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,147.83/183.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.56

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