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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.28, 237.35 and 153.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.28, 237.35 and 153.40 is: 228.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.28 : 237.35 = 153.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.28/237.35 = 153.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.28x = 237.35 × 153.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.28x = 36,409.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,409.49/159.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.59

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