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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.85, 273.61 and 157.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.85, 273.61 and 157.47 is: 235.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.85 : 273.61 = 157.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.85/273.61 = 157.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.85x = 273.61 × 157.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.85x = 43,085.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,085.37/182.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.63

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