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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.33, 238.66 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.33, 238.66 and 153.72 is: 230.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.33 : 238.66 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.33/238.66 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.33x = 238.66 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.33x = 36,686.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,686.82/159.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.26

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