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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.54, 305.78 and 159.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.54, 305.78 and 159.56 is: 220.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.54 : 305.78 = 159.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.54/305.78 = 159.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.54x = 305.78 × 159.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.54x = 48,790.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,790.26/221.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.23

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