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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.86, 244.18 and 158.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.86, 244.18 and 158.41 is: 218.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.86 : 244.18 = 158.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.86/244.18 = 158.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.86x = 244.18 × 158.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.86x = 38,680.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,680.55/176.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.71

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