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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.53, 263.54 and 158.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.53, 263.54 and 158.17 is: 236.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.53 : 263.54 = 158.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.53/263.54 = 158.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.53x = 263.54 × 158.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.53x = 41,684.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,684.12/176.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.13

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