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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.67, 273.88 and 158.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.67, 273.88 and 158.15 is: 235.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.67 : 273.88 = 158.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.67/273.88 = 158.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.67x = 273.88 × 158.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.67x = 43,315.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,315.00/183.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.83

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