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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.59, 237.83 and 154.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.59, 237.83 and 154.91 is: 230.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.59 : 237.83 = 154.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.59/237.83 = 154.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.59x = 237.83 × 154.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.59x = 36,840.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,840.28/159.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.84

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