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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.99, 239.98 and 44.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.99, 239.98 and 44.43 is: 66.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.99 : 239.98 = 44.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.99/239.98 = 44.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.99x = 239.98 × 44.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.99x = 10,662.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,662.20/159.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.64

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