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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.12, 252.54 and 156.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.12, 252.54 and 156.90 is: 216.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.12 : 252.54 = 156.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.12/252.54 = 156.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.12x = 252.54 × 156.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.12x = 39,623.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,623.53/183.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.38

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