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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.17, 217.05 and 129.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.17, 217.05 and 129.63 is: 179.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.17 : 217.05 = 129.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.17/217.05 = 129.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.17x = 217.05 × 129.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.17x = 28,134.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,134.46/157.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.01

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