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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.10, 219.51 and 117.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.10, 219.51 and 117.73 is: 162.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.10 : 219.51 = 117.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.10/219.51 = 117.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.10x = 219.51 × 117.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.10x = 25,842.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,842.91/159.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.43

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