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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.16, 251.76 and 158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.16, 251.76 and 158.88 is: 219.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.16 : 251.76 = 158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.16/251.76 = 158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.16x = 251.76 × 158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.16x = 39,999.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,999.63/182.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.59

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