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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.87, 239.57 and 116.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.87, 239.57 and 116.63 is: 174.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.87 : 239.57 = 116.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.87/239.57 = 116.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.87x = 239.57 × 116.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.87x = 27,940.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,940.60/159.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.77

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