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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.72, 275.58 and 153.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.72, 275.58 and 153.48 is: 230.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.72 : 275.58 = 153.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.72/275.58 = 153.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.72x = 275.58 × 153.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.72x = 42,296.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,296.02/183.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.22

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