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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.54, 220.20 and 117.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.54, 220.20 and 117.66 is: 162.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.54 : 220.20 = 117.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.54/220.20 = 117.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.54x = 220.20 × 117.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.54x = 25,908.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,908.73/159.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.40

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