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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.67, 237.74 and 117.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.67, 237.74 and 117.41 is: 175.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.67 : 237.74 = 117.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.67/237.74 = 117.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.67x = 237.74 × 117.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.67x = 27,911.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,911.28/158.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.91

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