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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.64, 273.53 and 154.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.64, 273.53 and 154.12 is: 229.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.64 : 273.53 = 154.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.64/273.53 = 154.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.64x = 273.53 × 154.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.64x = 42,156.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,156.44/183.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.56

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