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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.46, 220.17 and 130.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.46, 220.17 and 130.48 is: 180.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.46 : 220.17 = 130.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.46/220.17 = 130.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.46x = 220.17 × 130.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.46x = 28,727.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,727.78/159.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.16

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