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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.22, 238.63 and 113.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.22, 238.63 and 113.58 is: 170.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.22 : 238.63 = 113.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.22/238.63 = 113.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.22x = 238.63 × 113.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.22x = 27,103.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,103.60/159.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.23

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