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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.63, 309.88 and 159.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.63, 309.88 and 159.17 is: 219.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.63 : 309.88 = 159.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.63/309.88 = 159.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.63x = 309.88 × 159.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.63x = 49,321.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,321.65/224.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.57

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