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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.08, 273.44 and 157.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.08, 273.44 and 157.74 is: 236.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.08 : 273.44 = 157.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.08/273.44 = 157.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.08x = 273.44 × 157.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.08x = 43,132.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,132.43/182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.89

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