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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.66, 220.38 and 122.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.66, 220.38 and 122.77 is: 169.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.66 : 220.38 = 122.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.66/220.38 = 122.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.66x = 220.38 × 122.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.66x = 27,056.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,056.05/159.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.46

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