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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.98, 240.09 and 117.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.98, 240.09 and 117.34 is: 176.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.98 : 240.09 = 117.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.98/240.09 = 117.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.98x = 240.09 × 117.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.98x = 28,172.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,172.16/159.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.10

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