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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.66, 238.08 and 153.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.66, 238.08 and 153.32 is: 228.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.66 : 238.08 = 153.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.66/238.08 = 153.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.66x = 238.08 × 153.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.66x = 36,501.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,501.24/159.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.62

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