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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.56, 316.96 and 159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.56, 316.96 and 159.76 is: 220.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.56 : 316.96 = 159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.56/316.96 = 159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.56x = 316.96 × 159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.56x = 50,637.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,637.53/229.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.59

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