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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.72, 273.87 and 158.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.72, 273.87 and 158.15 is: 237.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.72 : 273.87 = 158.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.72/273.87 = 158.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.72x = 273.87 × 158.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.72x = 43,312.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,312.54/182.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.04

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