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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.63, 239.79 and 153.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.63, 239.79 and 153.29 is: 230.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.63 : 239.79 = 153.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.63/239.79 = 153.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.63x = 239.79 × 153.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.63x = 36,756.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,756.21/159.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.26

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