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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.64, 265.26 and 159.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.64, 265.26 and 159.02 is: 238.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.64 : 265.26 = 159.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.64/265.26 = 159.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.64x = 265.26 × 159.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.64x = 42,181.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,181.65/176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.80

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