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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183, 252.32 and 159.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183, 252.32 and 159.92 is: 220.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183 : 252.32 = 159.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183/252.32 = 159.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183x = 252.32 × 159.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183x = 40,351.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,351.01/183
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.50

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