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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.40, 272.40 and 158.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.40, 272.40 and 158.16 is: 236.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.40 : 272.40 = 158.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.40/272.40 = 158.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.40x = 272.40 × 158.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.40x = 43,082.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,082.78/182.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.20

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