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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.20, 275.20 and 159.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.20, 275.20 and 159.72 is: 239.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.20 : 275.20 = 159.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.20/275.20 = 159.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.20x = 275.20 × 159.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.20x = 43,954.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,954.94/183.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.93

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