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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.66, 240.03 and 147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.66, 240.03 and 147.78 is: 222.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.66 : 240.03 = 147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.66/240.03 = 147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.66x = 240.03 × 147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.66x = 35,471.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,471.63/159.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.17

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