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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.20, 357.62 and 159.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.20, 357.62 and 159.57 is: 220.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.20 : 357.62 = 159.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.20/357.62 = 159.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.20x = 357.62 × 159.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.20x = 57,064.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,064.63/259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.16

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