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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183, 274.49 and 157.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183, 274.49 and 157.49 is: 236.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183 : 274.49 = 157.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183/274.49 = 157.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183x = 274.49 × 157.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183x = 43,227.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,227.27/183
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.21

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