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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.42, 274.50 and 158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.42, 274.50 and 158.82 is: 237.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.42 : 274.50 = 158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.42/274.50 = 158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.42x = 274.50 × 158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.42x = 43,596.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,596.09/183.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.68

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