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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.71, 238.07 and 43.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.71, 238.07 and 43.16 is: 64.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.71 : 238.07 = 43.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.71/238.07 = 43.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.71x = 238.07 × 43.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.71x = 10,273.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,273.70/158.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.73

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