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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.15, 238.37 and 155.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.15, 238.37 and 155.27 is: 232.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.15 : 238.37 = 155.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.15/238.37 = 155.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.15x = 238.37 × 155.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.15x = 37,012.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,012.69/159.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.56

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