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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.18, 237.78 and 153.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.18, 237.78 and 153.32 is: 230.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.18 : 237.78 = 153.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.18/237.78 = 153.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.18x = 237.78 × 153.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.18x = 36,456.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,456.43/158.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.47

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