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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.84, 238.68 and 156.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.84, 238.68 and 156.96 is: 234.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.84 : 238.68 = 156.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.84/238.68 = 156.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.84x = 238.68 × 156.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.84x = 37,463.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,463.21/159.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.38

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