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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.57, 275.21 and 158.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.57, 275.21 and 158.19 is: 237.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.57 : 275.21 = 158.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.57/275.21 = 158.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.57x = 275.21 × 158.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.57x = 43,535.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,535.47/183.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.16

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