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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.01, 263.70 and 157.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.01, 263.70 and 157.94 is: 236.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.01 : 263.70 = 157.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.01/263.70 = 157.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.01x = 263.70 × 157.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.01x = 41,647.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,647.46/176.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.62

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