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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.40, 236.64 and 110.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.40, 236.64 and 110.28 is: 164.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.40 : 236.64 = 110.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.40/236.64 = 110.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.40x = 236.64 × 110.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.40x = 26,096.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,096.66/158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.75

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