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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.45, 252.70 and 157.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.45, 252.70 and 157.14 is: 216.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.45 : 252.70 = 157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.45/252.70 = 157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.45x = 252.70 × 157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.45x = 39,709.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,709.28/183.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.46

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