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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.18, 219.30 and 117.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.18, 219.30 and 117.18 is: 161.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.18 : 219.30 = 117.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.18/219.30 = 117.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.18x = 219.30 × 117.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.18x = 25,697.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,697.57/159.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.44

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