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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.21, 238.73 and 56.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.21, 238.73 and 56.49 is: 84.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.21 : 238.73 = 56.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.21/238.73 = 56.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.21x = 238.73 × 56.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.21x = 13,485.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,485.86/159.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.70

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