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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.74, 220.14 and 156.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.74, 220.14 and 156.38 is: 215.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.74 : 220.14 = 156.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.74/220.14 = 156.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.74x = 220.14 × 156.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.74x = 34,425.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,425.49/159.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.51

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