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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.84, 238.17 and 73.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.84, 238.17 and 73.34 is: 109.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.84 : 238.17 = 73.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.84/238.17 = 73.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.84x = 238.17 × 73.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.84x = 17,467.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,467.39/158.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.97

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