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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.79, 238.33 and 155.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.79, 238.33 and 155.03 is: 232.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.79 : 238.33 = 155.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.79/238.33 = 155.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.79x = 238.33 × 155.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.79x = 36,947.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,947.42/158.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.69

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