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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.74, 239.57 and 51.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.74, 239.57 and 51.47 is: 77.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.74 : 239.57 = 51.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.74/239.57 = 51.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.74x = 239.57 × 51.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.74x = 12,330.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,330.67/159.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.19

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