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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.15, 263.90 and 158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.15, 263.90 and 158.82 is: 237.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.15 : 263.90 = 158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.15/263.90 = 158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.15x = 263.90 × 158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.15x = 41,911.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,911.80/176.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.94

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