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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.02, 263.96 and 159.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.02, 263.96 and 159.01 is: 238.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.02 : 263.96 = 159.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.02/263.96 = 159.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.02x = 263.96 × 159.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.02x = 41,972.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,972.91/176.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.45

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