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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.65, 316.67 and 159.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.65, 316.67 and 159.72 is: 220.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.65 : 316.67 = 159.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.65/316.67 = 159.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.65x = 316.67 × 159.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.65x = 50,577.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,577.73/229.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.24

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