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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.60, 239 and 116.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.60, 239 and 116.32 is: 174.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.60 : 239 = 116.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.60/239 = 116.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.60x = 239 × 116.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.60x = 27,800.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,800.48/159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.19

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