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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.68, 331.16 and 159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.68, 331.16 and 159.66 is: 239.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.68 : 331.16 = 159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.68/331.16 = 159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.68x = 331.16 × 159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.68x = 52,872.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,872.21/220.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.59

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