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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.18, 238.58 and 110.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.18, 238.58 and 110.35 is: 165.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.18 : 238.58 = 110.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.18/238.58 = 110.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.18x = 238.58 × 110.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.18x = 26,327.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,327.30/159.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.39

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