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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.37, 329.78 and 158.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.37, 329.78 and 158.74 is: 237.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.37 : 329.78 = 158.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.37/329.78 = 158.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.37x = 329.78 × 158.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.37x = 52,346.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,346.83/220.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.54

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