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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.46, 237.25 and 117.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.46, 237.25 and 117.02 is: 175.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.46 : 237.25 = 117.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.46/237.25 = 117.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.46x = 237.25 × 117.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.46x = 27,763.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,763.40/158.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.21

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