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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.31, 237.26 and 156.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.31, 237.26 and 156.59 is: 234.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.31 : 237.26 = 156.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.31/237.26 = 156.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.31x = 237.26 × 156.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.31x = 37,152.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,152.64/158.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.68

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