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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.74, 288.58 and 159.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.74, 288.58 and 159.54 is: 220.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.74 : 288.58 = 159.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.74/288.58 = 159.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.74x = 288.58 × 159.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.74x = 46,040.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,040.05/208.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.56

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