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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.38, 272.94 and 159.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.38, 272.94 and 159.64 is: 238.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.38 : 272.94 = 159.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.38/272.94 = 159.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.38x = 272.94 × 159.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.38x = 43,572.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,572.14/182.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.91

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