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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.80, 239.88 and 159.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.80, 239.88 and 159.22 is: 219.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.80 : 239.88 = 159.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.80/239.88 = 159.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.80x = 239.88 × 159.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.80x = 38,193.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,193.69/173.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.76

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