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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.30, 275.31 and 157.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.30, 275.31 and 157.92 is: 237.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.30 : 275.31 = 157.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.30/275.31 = 157.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.30x = 275.31 × 157.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.30x = 43,476.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,476.96/183.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.19

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