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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.12, 266.79 and 158.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.12, 266.79 and 158.09 is: 238.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.12 : 266.79 = 158.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.12/266.79 = 158.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.12x = 266.79 × 158.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.12x = 42,176.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,176.09/177.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.12

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