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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.74, 276.72 and 155.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.74, 276.72 and 155.05 is: 233.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.74 : 276.72 = 155.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.74/276.72 = 155.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.74x = 276.72 × 155.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.74x = 42,904.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,904.16/183.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.51

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