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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.31, 275.04 and 157.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.31, 275.04 and 157.57 is: 236.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.31 : 275.04 = 157.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.31/275.04 = 157.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.31x = 275.04 × 157.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.31x = 43,337.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,337.37/183.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.42

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