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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.95, 253.39 and 157.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.95, 253.39 and 157.64 is: 217.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.95 : 253.39 = 157.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.95/253.39 = 157.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.95x = 253.39 × 157.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.95x = 39,944.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,944.40/183.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.15

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