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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.17, 238.74 and 43.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.17, 238.74 and 43.61 is: 65.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.17 : 238.74 = 43.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.17/238.74 = 43.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.17x = 238.74 × 43.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.17x = 10,410.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,410.26/159.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.41

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