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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.84, 218.70 and 159.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.84, 218.70 and 159.84 is: 218.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.84 : 218.70 = 159.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.84/218.70 = 159.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.84x = 218.70 × 159.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.84x = 34,957.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,957.01/159.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.70

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