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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.37, 262.47 and 158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.37, 262.47 and 158.52 is: 237.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.37 : 262.47 = 158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.37/262.47 = 158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.37x = 262.47 × 158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.37x = 41,608.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,608.32/175.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.27

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