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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.16, 237.36 and 115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.16, 237.36 and 115.44 is: 173.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.16 : 237.36 = 115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.16/237.36 = 115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.16x = 237.36 × 115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.16x = 27,400.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,400.84/158.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.25

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