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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.66, 238.98 and 116.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.66, 238.98 and 116.31 is: 174.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.66 : 238.98 = 116.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.66/238.98 = 116.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.66x = 238.98 × 116.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.66x = 27,795.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,795.76/159.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.09

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