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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.86, 264.96 and 157.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.86, 264.96 and 157.81 is: 236.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.86 : 264.96 = 157.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.86/264.96 = 157.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.86x = 264.96 × 157.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.86x = 41,813.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,813.34/176.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.42

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