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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.59, 241.98 and 159.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.59, 241.98 and 159.08 is: 219.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.59 : 241.98 = 159.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.59/241.98 = 159.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.59x = 241.98 × 159.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.59x = 38,492.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,492.97/175.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.22

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