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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.87, 251.87 and 158.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.87, 251.87 and 158.30 is: 218.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.87 : 251.87 = 158.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.87/251.87 = 158.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.87x = 251.87 × 158.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.87x = 39,868.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,868.97/182.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.02

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