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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.29, 264.22 and 158.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.29, 264.22 and 158.07 is: 236.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.29 : 264.22 = 158.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.29/264.22 = 158.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.29x = 264.22 × 158.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.29x = 41,765.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,765.26/176.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.91

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