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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.16, 237.32 and 115.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.16, 237.32 and 115.76 is: 173.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.16 : 237.32 = 115.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.16/237.32 = 115.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.16x = 237.32 × 115.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.16x = 27,472.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,472.16/158.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.70

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