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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.67, 266.76 and 158.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.67, 266.76 and 158.22 is: 236.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.67 : 266.76 = 158.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.67/266.76 = 158.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.67x = 266.76 × 158.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.67x = 42,206.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,206.77/178.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.22

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