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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.72, 238.29 and 154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.72, 238.29 and 154.44 is: 230.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.72 : 238.29 = 154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.72/238.29 = 154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.72x = 238.29 × 154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.72x = 36,801.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,801.51/159.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.41

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