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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.52, 264.96 and 159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.52, 264.96 and 159.12 is: 238.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.52 : 264.96 = 159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.52/264.96 = 159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.52x = 264.96 × 159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.52x = 42,160.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,160.44/176.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.84

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