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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.38, 252.15 and 158.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.38, 252.15 and 158.77 is: 218.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.38 : 252.15 = 158.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.38/252.15 = 158.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.38x = 252.15 × 158.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.38x = 40,033.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,033.58/183.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.32

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