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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.18, 219.57 and 122.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.18, 219.57 and 122.22 is: 168.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.18 : 219.57 = 122.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.18/219.57 = 122.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.18x = 219.57 × 122.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.18x = 26,835.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,835.85/159.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.59

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