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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.80, 237.70 and 153.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.80, 237.70 and 153.16 is: 229.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.80 : 237.70 = 153.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.80/237.70 = 153.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.80x = 237.70 × 153.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.80x = 36,406.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,406.13/158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.26

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