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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.67, 330.59 and 159.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.67, 330.59 and 159.65 is: 239.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.67 : 330.59 = 159.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.67/330.59 = 159.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.67x = 330.59 × 159.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.67x = 52,777.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,777.44/220.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.17

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