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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.60, 243.96 and 158.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.60, 243.96 and 158.24 is: 218.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.60 : 243.96 = 158.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.60/243.96 = 158.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.60x = 243.96 × 158.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.60x = 38,604.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,604.23/176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.60

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