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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.28, 262.92 and 157.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.28, 262.92 and 157.92 is: 235.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.28 : 262.92 = 157.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.28/262.92 = 157.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.28x = 262.92 × 157.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.28x = 41,520.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,520.33/176.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.54

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