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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.85, 265.39 and 159.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.85, 265.39 and 159.77 is: 239.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.85 : 265.39 = 159.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.85/265.39 = 159.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.85x = 265.39 × 159.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.85x = 42,401.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,401.36/176.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.76

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