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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.61, 267.58 and 159.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.61, 267.58 and 159.55 is: 239.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.61 : 267.58 = 159.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.61/267.58 = 159.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.61x = 267.58 × 159.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.61x = 42,692.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,692.39/178.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.03

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