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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.40, 263.08 and 159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.40, 263.08 and 159.12 is: 237.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.40 : 263.08 = 159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.40/263.08 = 159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.40x = 263.08 × 159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.40x = 41,861.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,861.29/176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.31

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