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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.74, 238.10 and 152.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.74, 238.10 and 152.26 is: 228.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.74 : 238.10 = 152.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.74/238.10 = 152.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.74x = 238.10 × 152.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.74x = 36,253.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,253.11/158.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.38

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