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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.24, 237.46 and 117.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.24, 237.46 and 117.76 is: 176.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.24 : 237.46 = 117.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.24/237.46 = 117.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.24x = 237.46 × 117.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.24x = 27,963.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,963.29/158.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.71

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