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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.17, 219.64 and 117.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.17, 219.64 and 117.75 is: 162.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.17 : 219.64 = 117.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.17/219.64 = 117.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.17x = 219.64 × 117.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.17x = 25,860.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,860.92/159.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.48

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