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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.36, 238.65 and 110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.36, 238.65 and 110.50 is: 165.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.36 : 238.65 = 110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.36/238.65 = 110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.36x = 238.65 × 110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.36x = 26,369.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,369.81/159.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.47

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