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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.16, 237.44 and 151.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.16, 237.44 and 151.60 is: 226.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.16 : 237.44 = 151.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.16/237.44 = 151.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.16x = 237.44 × 151.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.16x = 35,995.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,995.90/159.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.16

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