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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.80, 325.04 and 158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.80, 325.04 and 158.04 is: 217.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.80 : 325.04 = 158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.80/325.04 = 158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.80x = 325.04 × 158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.80x = 51,369.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,369.32/235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.85

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