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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.80, 275.16 and 157.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.80, 275.16 and 157.94 is: 236.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.80 : 275.16 = 157.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.80/275.16 = 157.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.80x = 275.16 × 157.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.80x = 43,458.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,458.77/183.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.45

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