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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.92, 263.76 and 159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.92, 263.76 and 159.48 is: 239.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.92 : 263.76 = 159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.92/263.76 = 159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.92x = 263.76 × 159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.92x = 42,064.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,064.44/175.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.11

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