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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.72, 253.64 and 157.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.72, 253.64 and 157.56 is: 217.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.72 : 253.64 = 157.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.72/253.64 = 157.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.72x = 253.64 × 157.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.72x = 39,963.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,963.52/183.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.52

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