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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.36, 237.18 and 158.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.36, 237.18 and 158.46 is: 235.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.36 : 237.18 = 158.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.36/237.18 = 158.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.36x = 237.18 × 158.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.36x = 37,583.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,583.54/159.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.84

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