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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.94, 238.69 and 155.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.94, 238.69 and 155.84 is: 232.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.94 : 238.69 = 155.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.94/238.69 = 155.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.94x = 238.69 × 155.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.94x = 37,197.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,197.45/159.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.57

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