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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.94, 243.72 and 158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.94, 243.72 and 158.52 is: 218.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.94 : 243.72 = 158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.94/243.72 = 158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.94x = 243.72 × 158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.94x = 38,634.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,634.49/176.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.35

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