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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.60, 276.84 and 156.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.60, 276.84 and 156.84 is: 236.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.60 : 276.84 = 156.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.60/276.84 = 156.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.60x = 276.84 × 156.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.60x = 43,419.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,419.59/183.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.49

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