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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.63, 266.73 and 158.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.63, 266.73 and 158.19 is: 237.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.63 : 266.73 = 158.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.63/266.73 = 158.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.63x = 266.73 × 158.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.63x = 42,194.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,194.02/177.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.54

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