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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.67, 272.82 and 158.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.67, 272.82 and 158.37 is: 236.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.67 : 272.82 = 158.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.67/272.82 = 158.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.67x = 272.82 × 158.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.67x = 43,206.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,206.50/182.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.53

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