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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.55, 274.79 and 159.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.55, 274.79 and 159.25 is: 238.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.55 : 274.79 = 159.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.55/274.79 = 159.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.55x = 274.79 × 159.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.55x = 43,759.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,759.51/183.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.41

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