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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.24, 219.68 and 117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.24, 219.68 and 117.70 is: 162.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.24 : 219.68 = 117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.24/219.68 = 117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.24x = 219.68 × 117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.24x = 25,856.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,856.34/159.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.37

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