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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.33, 239.99 and 158.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.33, 239.99 and 158.85 is: 218.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.33 : 239.99 = 158.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.33/239.99 = 158.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.33x = 239.99 × 158.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.33x = 38,121.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,121.62/174.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.68

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