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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.16, 237.24 and 44.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.16, 237.24 and 44.16 is: 66.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.16 : 237.24 = 44.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.16/237.24 = 44.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.16x = 237.24 × 44.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.16x = 10,476.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,476.52/158.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.24

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