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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.64, 253.24 and 157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.64, 253.24 and 157.50 is: 217.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.64 : 253.24 = 157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.64/253.24 = 157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.64x = 253.24 × 157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.64x = 39,884.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,884.51/183.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.19

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