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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.28, 252 and 157.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.28, 252 and 157.98 is: 218.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.28 : 252 = 157.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.28/252 = 157.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.28x = 252 × 157.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.28x = 39,810.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,810.96/182.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.41

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