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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.73, 316.85 and 159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.73, 316.85 and 159.66 is: 220.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.73 : 316.85 = 159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.73/316.85 = 159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.73x = 316.85 × 159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.73x = 50,587.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,587.47/229.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.21

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