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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.98, 263.19 and 158.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.98, 263.19 and 158.42 is: 238.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.98 : 263.19 = 158.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.98/263.19 = 158.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.98x = 263.19 × 158.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.98x = 41,694.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,694.56/174.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.28

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