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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.77, 355.16 and 159.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.77, 355.16 and 159.73 is: 239.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.77 : 355.16 = 159.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.77/355.16 = 159.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.77x = 355.16 × 159.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.77x = 56,728.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,728.91/236.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.60

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