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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.15, 238.77 and 158.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.15, 238.77 and 158.16 is: 218.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.15 : 238.77 = 158.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.15/238.77 = 158.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.15x = 238.77 × 158.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.15x = 37,763.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,763.86/173.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.11

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