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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.63, 274.94 and 153.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.63, 274.94 and 153.10 is: 229.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.63 : 274.94 = 153.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.63/274.94 = 153.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.63x = 274.94 × 153.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.63x = 42,093.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,093.31/183.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.23

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