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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.16, 236.84 and 157.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.16, 236.84 and 157.16 is: 236.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.16 : 236.84 = 157.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.16/236.84 = 157.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.16x = 236.84 × 157.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.16x = 37,221.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,221.77/157.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.84

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