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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.19, 238.80 and 56.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.19, 238.80 and 56.47 is: 84.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.19 : 238.80 = 56.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.19/238.80 = 56.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.19x = 238.80 × 56.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.19x = 13,484.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,484.23/159.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.71

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