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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.65, 275.38 and 153.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.65, 275.38 and 153.23 is: 229.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.65 : 275.38 = 153.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.65/275.38 = 153.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.65x = 275.38 × 153.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.65x = 42,196.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,196.48/183.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.77

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