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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.38, 218.64 and 123.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.38, 218.64 and 123.34 is: 170.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.38 : 218.64 = 123.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.38/218.64 = 123.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.38x = 218.64 × 123.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.38x = 26,967.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,967.06/158.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.27

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