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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.42, 273.40 and 159.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.42, 273.40 and 159.54 is: 239.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.42 : 273.40 = 159.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.42/273.40 = 159.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.42x = 273.40 × 159.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.42x = 43,618.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,618.24/182.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.11

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