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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.68, 240.20 and 151.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.68, 240.20 and 151.46 is: 227.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.68 : 240.20 = 151.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.68/240.20 = 151.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.68x = 240.20 × 151.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.68x = 36,380.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,380.69/159.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.83

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