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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.50, 273.98 and 159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.50, 273.98 and 159.68 is: 239.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.50 : 273.98 = 159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.50/273.98 = 159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.50x = 273.98 × 159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.50x = 43,750.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,750.21/182.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.73

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