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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.90, 266.73 and 158.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.90, 266.73 and 158.70 is: 237.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.90 : 266.73 = 158.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.90/266.73 = 158.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.90x = 266.73 × 158.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.90x = 42,330.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,330.05/177.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.94

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