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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.94, 240 and 158.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.94, 240 and 158.72 is: 238.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.94 : 240 = 158.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.94/240 = 158.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.94x = 240 × 158.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.94x = 38,092.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,092.80/159.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.17

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