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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.94, 237.78 and 157.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.94, 237.78 and 157.77 is: 236.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.94 : 237.78 = 157.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.94/237.78 = 157.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.94x = 237.78 × 157.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.94x = 37,514.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,514.55/158.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.03

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