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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.45, 274.64 and 157.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.45, 274.64 and 157.94 is: 236.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.45 : 274.64 = 157.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.45/274.64 = 157.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.45x = 274.64 × 157.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.45x = 43,374.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,374.48/183.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.44

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