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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.98, 238.95 and 108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.98, 238.95 and 108.24 is: 161.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.98 : 238.95 = 108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.98/238.95 = 108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.98x = 238.95 × 108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.98x = 25,863.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,863.05/159.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.67

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