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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.77, 239.36 and 153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.77, 239.36 and 153.50 is: 229.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.77 : 239.36 = 153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.77/239.36 = 153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.77x = 239.36 × 153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.77x = 36,739.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,739.80/159.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.95

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