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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.99, 276.03 and 159.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.99, 276.03 and 159.78 is: 239.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.99 : 276.03 = 159.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.99/276.03 = 159.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.99x = 276.03 × 159.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.99x = 44,104.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,104.07/183.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.71

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