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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.25, 251.10 and 158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.25, 251.10 and 158.76 is: 218.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.25 : 251.10 = 158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.25/251.10 = 158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.25x = 251.10 × 158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.25x = 39,864.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,864.64/182.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.74

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