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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.21, 263.74 and 159.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.21, 263.74 and 159.37 is: 238.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.21 : 263.74 = 159.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.21/263.74 = 159.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.21x = 263.74 × 159.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.21x = 42,031.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,031.48/176.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.53

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