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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.42, 273.32 and 159.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.42, 273.32 and 159.33 is: 238.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.42 : 273.32 = 159.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.42/273.32 = 159.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.42x = 273.32 × 159.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.42x = 43,547.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,547.28/182.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.73

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