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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.75, 251.34 and 158.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.75, 251.34 and 158.24 is: 217.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.75 : 251.34 = 158.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.75/251.34 = 158.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.75x = 251.34 × 158.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.75x = 39,770.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,770.78/182.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.63

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