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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.62, 275.36 and 154.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.62, 275.36 and 154.74 is: 232.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.62 : 275.36 = 154.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.62/275.36 = 154.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.62x = 275.36 × 154.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.62x = 42,609.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,609.21/183.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.05

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