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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.85, 253.40 and 157.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.85, 253.40 and 157.43 is: 216.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.85 : 253.40 = 157.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.85/253.40 = 157.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.85x = 253.40 × 157.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.85x = 39,892.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,892.76/183.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.99

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