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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.19, 263.88 and 158.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.19, 263.88 and 158.37 is: 237.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.19 : 263.88 = 158.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.19/263.88 = 158.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.19x = 263.88 × 158.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.19x = 41,790.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,790.68/176.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.19

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