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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.16, 273.96 and 158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.16, 273.96 and 158.40 is: 238.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.16 : 273.96 = 158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.16/273.96 = 158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.16x = 273.96 × 158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.16x = 43,395.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,395.26/182.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.23

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