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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.42, 264.11 and 159.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.42, 264.11 and 159.33 is: 238.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.42 : 264.11 = 159.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.42/264.11 = 159.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.42x = 264.11 × 159.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.42x = 42,080.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,080.65/176.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.53

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