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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.16, 238.73 and 43.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.16, 238.73 and 43.60 is: 65.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.16 : 238.73 = 43.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.16/238.73 = 43.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.16x = 238.73 × 43.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.16x = 10,408.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,408.52/159.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.40

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