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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.64, 220.57 and 118.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.64, 220.57 and 118.33 is: 163.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.64 : 220.57 = 118.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.64/220.57 = 118.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.64x = 220.57 × 118.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.64x = 26,099.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,099.87/159.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.49

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