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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.57, 220.37 and 118.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.57, 220.37 and 118.26 is: 163.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.57 : 220.37 = 118.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.57/220.37 = 118.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.57x = 220.37 × 118.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.57x = 26,060.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,060.36/159.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.32

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