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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.89, 273.07 and 158.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.89, 273.07 and 158.73 is: 238.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.89 : 273.07 = 158.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.89/273.07 = 158.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.89x = 273.07 × 158.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.89x = 43,343.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,343.58/181.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.30

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