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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.80, 266.22 and 158.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.80, 266.22 and 158.49 is: 237.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.80 : 266.22 = 158.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.80/266.22 = 158.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.80x = 266.22 × 158.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.80x = 42,193.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,193.21/177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.31

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