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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.06, 267.12 and 158.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.06, 267.12 and 158.54 is: 236.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.06 : 267.12 = 158.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.06/267.12 = 158.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.06x = 267.12 × 158.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.06x = 42,347.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,347.87/179.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.51

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