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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.32, 243.04 and 158.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.32, 243.04 and 158.08 is: 217.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.32 : 243.04 = 158.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.32/243.04 = 158.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.32x = 243.04 × 158.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.32x = 38,419.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,419.76/176.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.90

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