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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.06, 263.43 and 158.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.06, 263.43 and 158.02 is: 237.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.06 : 263.43 = 158.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.06/263.43 = 158.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.06x = 263.43 × 158.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.06x = 41,627.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,627.21/175.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.79

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