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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.36, 274.71 and 159.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.36, 274.71 and 159.06 is: 238.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.36 : 274.71 = 159.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.36/274.71 = 159.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.36x = 274.71 × 159.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.36x = 43,695.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,695.37/183.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.30

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