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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.70, 316.74 and 159.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.70, 316.74 and 159.64 is: 220.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.70 : 316.74 = 159.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.70/316.74 = 159.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.70x = 316.74 × 159.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.70x = 50,564.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,564.18/229.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.13

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