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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.36, 237.24 and 117.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.36, 237.24 and 117.66 is: 176.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.36 : 237.24 = 117.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.36/237.24 = 117.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.36x = 237.24 × 117.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.36x = 27,913.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,913.07/158.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.26

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