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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.52, 274.52 and 158.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.52, 274.52 and 158.63 is: 238.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.52 : 274.52 = 158.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.52/274.52 = 158.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.52x = 274.52 × 158.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.52x = 43,546.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,546.13/182.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.58

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