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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.02, 264.21 and 158.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.02, 264.21 and 158.02 is: 237.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.02 : 264.21 = 158.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.02/264.21 = 158.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.02x = 264.21 × 158.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.02x = 41,750.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,750.46/176.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.19

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