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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.45, 220.17 and 128.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.45, 220.17 and 128.61 is: 177.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.45 : 220.17 = 128.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.45/220.17 = 128.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.45x = 220.17 × 128.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.45x = 28,316.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,316.06/159.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.59

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