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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.65, 265.83 and 159.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.65, 265.83 and 159.86 is: 240.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.65 : 265.83 = 159.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.65/265.83 = 159.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.65x = 265.83 × 159.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.65x = 42,495.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,495.58/176.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.57

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