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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.63, 238.01 and 117.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.63, 238.01 and 117.99 is: 177.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.63 : 238.01 = 117.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.63/238.01 = 117.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.63x = 238.01 × 117.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.63x = 28,082.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,082.21/158.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.04

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