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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.38, 262.62 and 158.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.38, 262.62 and 158.37 is: 237.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.38 : 262.62 = 158.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.38/262.62 = 158.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.38x = 262.62 × 158.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.38x = 41,591.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,591.13/175.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.15

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