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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.76, 236.66 and 158.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.76, 236.66 and 158.22 is: 235.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.76 : 236.66 = 158.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.76/236.66 = 158.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.76x = 236.66 × 158.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.76x = 37,443.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,443.55/158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.85

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