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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.60, 238.56 and 111.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.60, 238.56 and 111.60 is: 166.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.60 : 238.56 = 111.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.60/238.56 = 111.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.60x = 238.56 × 111.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.60x = 26,623.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,623.30/159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.81

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