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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.82, 237.81 and 159.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.82, 237.81 and 159.28 is: 237.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.82 : 237.81 = 159.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.82/237.81 = 159.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.82x = 237.81 × 159.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.82x = 37,878.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,878.38/159.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.01

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