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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.79, 252.63 and 158.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.79, 252.63 and 158.49 is: 219.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.79 : 252.63 = 158.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.79/252.63 = 158.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.79x = 252.63 × 158.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.79x = 40,039.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,039.33/182.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.05

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