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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159, 238.74 and 153.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159, 238.74 and 153.18 is: 230.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159 : 238.74 = 153.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159/238.74 = 153.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159x = 238.74 × 153.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159x = 36,570.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,570.19/159
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.00

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