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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.64, 274.78 and 157.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.64, 274.78 and 157.62 is: 235.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.64 : 274.78 = 157.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.64/274.78 = 157.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.64x = 274.78 × 157.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.64x = 43,310.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,310.82/183.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.85

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