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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.50, 265.50 and 159.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.50, 265.50 and 159.35 is: 238.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.50 : 265.50 = 159.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.50/265.50 = 159.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.50x = 265.50 × 159.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.50x = 42,306.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,306.10/177.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.35

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