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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.22, 236.99 and 117.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.22, 236.99 and 117.99 is: 176.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.22 : 236.99 = 117.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.22/236.99 = 117.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.22x = 236.99 × 117.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.22x = 27,962.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,962.75/158.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.73

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