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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.10, 264.15 and 158.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.10, 264.15 and 158.70 is: 238.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.10 : 264.15 = 158.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.10/264.15 = 158.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.10x = 264.15 × 158.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.10x = 41,920.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,920.61/176.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.05

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