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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.24, 237.60 and 110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.24, 237.60 and 110.24 is: 165.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.24 : 237.60 = 110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.24/237.60 = 110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.24x = 237.60 × 110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.24x = 26,193.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,193.02/158.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.53

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