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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.61, 275.48 and 154.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.61, 275.48 and 154.90 is: 232.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.61 : 275.48 = 154.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.61/275.48 = 154.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.61x = 275.48 × 154.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.61x = 42,670.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,670.86/183.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.41

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