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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.36, 219.78 and 117.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.36, 219.78 and 117.35 is: 161.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.36 : 219.78 = 117.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.36/219.78 = 117.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.36x = 219.78 × 117.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.36x = 25,790.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,790.08/159.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.84

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