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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.78, 239.61 and 108.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.78, 239.61 and 108.44 is: 162.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.78 : 239.61 = 108.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.78/239.61 = 108.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.78x = 239.61 × 108.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.78x = 25,982.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,982.81/159.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.61

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