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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.80, 274.49 and 157.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.80, 274.49 and 157.41 is: 236.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.80 : 274.49 = 157.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.80/274.49 = 157.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.80x = 274.49 × 157.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.80x = 43,207.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,207.47/182.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.36

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