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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.61, 272.54 and 158.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.61, 272.54 and 158.31 is: 236.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.61 : 272.54 = 158.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.61/272.54 = 158.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.61x = 272.54 × 158.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.61x = 43,146.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,146.20/182.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.28

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