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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.20, 241.20 and 159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.20, 241.20 and 159 is: 218.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.20 : 241.20 = 159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.20/241.20 = 159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.20x = 241.20 × 159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.20x = 38,350.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,350.80/175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.90

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