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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.23, 251.26 and 158.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.23, 251.26 and 158.69 is: 218.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.23 : 251.26 = 158.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.23/251.26 = 158.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.23x = 251.26 × 158.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.23x = 39,872.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,872.68/182.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.81

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