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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.74, 244.38 and 158.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.74, 244.38 and 158.74 is: 219.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.74 : 244.38 = 158.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.74/244.38 = 158.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.74x = 244.38 × 158.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.74x = 38,792.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,792.88/176.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.49

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