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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.97, 239.81 and 51.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.97, 239.81 and 51.69 is: 77.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.97 : 239.81 = 51.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.97/239.81 = 51.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.97x = 239.81 × 51.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.97x = 12,395.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,395.78/159.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.49

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