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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.34, 240.65 and 158.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.34, 240.65 and 158.87 is: 218.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.34 : 240.65 = 158.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.34/240.65 = 158.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.34x = 240.65 × 158.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.34x = 38,232.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,232.07/175.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.05

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