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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.64, 266.73 and 158.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.64, 266.73 and 158.19 is: 236.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.64 : 266.73 = 158.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.64/266.73 = 158.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.64x = 266.73 × 158.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.64x = 42,193.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,193.76/178.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.20

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