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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.52, 243.72 and 158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.52, 243.72 and 158.04 is: 218.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.52 : 243.72 = 158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.52/243.72 = 158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.52x = 243.72 × 158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.52x = 38,517.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,517.51/176.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.20

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