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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.76, 239.78 and 158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.76, 239.78 and 158.76 is: 239.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.76 : 239.78 = 158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.76/239.78 = 158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.76x = 239.78 × 158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.76x = 38,067.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,067.87/158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.78

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