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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.66, 236.70 and 153.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.66, 236.70 and 153.20 is: 228.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.66 : 236.70 = 153.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.66/236.70 = 153.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.66x = 236.70 × 153.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.66x = 36,261.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,261.26/158.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.55

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