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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.22, 222.41 and 159.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.22, 222.41 and 159.30 is: 218.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.22 : 222.41 = 159.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.22/222.41 = 159.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.22x = 222.41 × 159.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.22x = 35,429.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,429.91/162.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.41

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