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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.36, 238.73 and 118.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.36, 238.73 and 118.66 is: 177.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.36 : 238.73 = 118.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.36/238.73 = 118.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.36x = 238.73 × 118.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.36x = 28,327.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,327.70/159.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.76

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