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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.98, 220.30 and 156.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.98, 220.30 and 156.58 is: 215.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.98 : 220.30 = 156.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.98/220.30 = 156.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.98x = 220.30 × 156.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.98x = 34,493.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,493.63/159.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.62

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