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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.84, 239.97 and 158.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.84, 239.97 and 158.37 is: 217.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.84 : 239.97 = 158.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.84/239.97 = 158.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.84x = 239.97 × 158.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.84x = 38,003.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,003.26/174.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.36

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