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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.58, 223.89 and 159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.58, 223.89 and 159 is: 218.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.58 : 223.89 = 159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.58/223.89 = 159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.58x = 223.89 × 159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.58x = 35,598.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,598.51/162.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.96

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