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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.98, 238.59 and 116.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.98, 238.59 and 116.34 is: 174.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.98 : 238.59 = 116.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.98/238.59 = 116.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.98x = 238.59 × 116.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.98x = 27,757.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,757.56/158.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.60

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