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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.70, 262.32 and 158.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.70, 262.32 and 158.42 is: 236.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.70 : 262.32 = 158.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.70/262.32 = 158.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.70x = 262.32 × 158.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.70x = 41,557.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,557.69/175.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.52

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