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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.84, 238.41 and 155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.84, 238.41 and 155.52 is: 231.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.84 : 238.41 = 155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.84/238.41 = 155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.84x = 238.41 × 155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.84x = 37,077.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,077.52/159.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.97

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