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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.26, 236.85 and 117.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.26, 236.85 and 117.49 is: 175.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.26 : 236.85 = 117.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.26/236.85 = 117.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.26x = 236.85 × 117.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.26x = 27,827.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,827.51/158.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.83

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