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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.74, 238.66 and 118.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.74, 238.66 and 118.43 is: 176.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.74 : 238.66 = 118.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.74/238.66 = 118.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.74x = 238.66 × 118.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.74x = 28,263.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,263.01/159.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.94

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