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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.63, 237.94 and 156.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.63, 237.94 and 156.60 is: 234.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.63 : 237.94 = 156.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.63/237.94 = 156.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.63x = 237.94 × 156.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.63x = 37,261.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,261.01/158.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.90

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