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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.24, 219.74 and 117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.24, 219.74 and 117.80 is: 162.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.24 : 219.74 = 117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.24/219.74 = 117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.24x = 219.74 × 117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.24x = 25,885.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,885.37/159.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.56

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