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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.62, 251.91 and 157.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.62, 251.91 and 157.83 is: 217.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.62 : 251.91 = 157.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.62/251.91 = 157.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.62x = 251.91 × 157.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.62x = 39,757.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,757.42/182.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.70

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