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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.64, 275.08 and 151.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.64, 275.08 and 151.60 is: 227.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.64 : 275.08 = 151.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.64/275.08 = 151.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.64x = 275.08 × 151.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.64x = 41,702.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,702.13/183.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.09

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