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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.44, 239.66 and 154.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.44, 239.66 and 154.58 is: 232.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.44 : 239.66 = 154.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.44/239.66 = 154.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.44x = 239.66 × 154.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.44x = 37,044.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,044.67/159.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.35

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