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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.14, 267.56 and 158.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.14, 267.56 and 158.03 is: 237.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.14 : 267.56 = 158.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.14/267.56 = 158.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.14x = 267.56 × 158.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.14x = 42,281.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,281.97/178.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.35

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