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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.31, 251.09 and 157.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.31, 251.09 and 157.74 is: 217.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.31 : 251.09 = 157.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.31/251.09 = 157.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.31x = 251.09 × 157.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.31x = 39,606.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,606.15/182.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.25

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