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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.04, 267.87 and 158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.04, 267.87 and 158.52 is: 237.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.04 : 267.87 = 158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.04/267.87 = 158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.04x = 267.87 × 158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.04x = 42,462.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,462.75/179.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.17

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