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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.24, 263.79 and 159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.24, 263.79 and 159.40 is: 238.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.24 : 263.79 = 159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.24/263.79 = 159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.24x = 263.79 × 159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.24x = 42,047.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,047.33/176.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.58

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