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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.74, 218.78 and 127.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.74, 218.78 and 127.76 is: 176.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.74 : 218.78 = 127.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.74/218.78 = 127.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.74x = 218.78 × 127.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.74x = 27,951.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,951.33/158.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.08

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