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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.71, 239.36 and 116.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.71, 239.36 and 116.37 is: 174.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.71 : 239.36 = 116.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.71/239.36 = 116.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.71x = 239.36 × 116.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.71x = 27,853.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,853.74/159.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.41

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