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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.61, 252.75 and 158.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.61, 252.75 and 158.95 is: 218.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.61 : 252.75 = 158.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.61/252.75 = 158.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.61x = 252.75 × 158.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.61x = 40,174.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,174.61/183.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.80

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