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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.79, 275.96 and 156.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.79, 275.96 and 156.72 is: 235.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.79 : 275.96 = 156.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.79/275.96 = 156.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.79x = 275.96 × 156.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.79x = 43,248.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,248.45/183.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.31

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