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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.56, 264.51 and 158.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.56, 264.51 and 158.46 is: 238.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.56 : 264.51 = 158.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.56/264.51 = 158.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.56x = 264.51 × 158.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.56x = 41,914.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,914.25/175.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.75

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