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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.76, 238.41 and 155.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.76, 238.41 and 155.79 is: 233.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.76 : 238.41 = 155.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.76/238.41 = 155.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.76x = 238.41 × 155.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.76x = 37,141.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,141.89/158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.95

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