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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.05, 272.53 and 157.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.05, 272.53 and 157.75 is: 236.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.05 : 272.53 = 157.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.05/272.53 = 157.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.05x = 272.53 × 157.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.05x = 42,991.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,991.61/182.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.15

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