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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.72, 347.58 and 159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.72, 347.58 and 159.66 is: 239.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.72 : 347.58 = 159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.72/347.58 = 159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.72x = 347.58 × 159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.72x = 55,494.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,494.62/231.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.49

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