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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.06, 238.77 and 118.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.06, 238.77 and 118.38 is: 177.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.06 : 238.77 = 118.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.06/238.77 = 118.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.06x = 238.77 × 118.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.06x = 28,265.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,265.59/159.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.70

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