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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.97, 252.99 and 159.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.97, 252.99 and 159.90 is: 221.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.97 : 252.99 = 159.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.97/252.99 = 159.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.97x = 252.99 × 159.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.97x = 40,453.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,453.10/182.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.09

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