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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.83, 239.74 and 51.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.83, 239.74 and 51.63 is: 77.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.83 : 239.74 = 51.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.83/239.74 = 51.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.83x = 239.74 × 51.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.83x = 12,377.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,377.78/159.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.44

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