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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.93, 252.92 and 159.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.93, 252.92 and 159.87 is: 221.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.93 : 252.92 = 159.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.93/252.92 = 159.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.93x = 252.92 × 159.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.93x = 40,434.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,434.72/182.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.05

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