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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182, 273.24 and 159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182, 273.24 and 159.20 is: 239.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182 : 273.24 = 159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182/273.24 = 159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182x = 273.24 × 159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182x = 43,499.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,499.81/182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.01

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