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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.69, 275.16 and 153.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.69, 275.16 and 153.16 is: 229.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.69 : 275.16 = 153.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.69/275.16 = 153.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.69x = 275.16 × 153.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.69x = 42,143.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,143.51/183.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.43

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