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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.18, 237.56 and 117.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.18, 237.56 and 117.47 is: 176.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.18 : 237.56 = 117.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.18/237.56 = 117.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.18x = 237.56 × 117.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.18x = 27,904.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,904.40/158.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.41

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