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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.33, 238.74 and 113.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.33, 238.74 and 113.58 is: 170.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.33 : 238.74 = 113.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.33/238.74 = 113.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.33x = 238.74 × 113.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.33x = 27,116.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,116.09/159.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.19

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