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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.76, 239.91 and 152.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.76, 239.91 and 152.74 is: 229.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.76 : 239.91 = 152.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.76/239.91 = 152.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.76x = 239.91 × 152.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.76x = 36,643.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,643.85/159.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.37

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