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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.37, 251.51 and 159.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.37, 251.51 and 159.02 is: 219.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.37 : 251.51 = 159.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.37/251.51 = 159.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.37x = 251.51 × 159.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.37x = 39,996.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,996.15/182.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.31

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