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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.33, 275.09 and 159.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.33, 275.09 and 159.39 is: 239.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.33 : 275.09 = 159.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.33/275.09 = 159.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.33x = 275.09 × 159.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.33x = 43,845.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,845.80/183.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.16

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