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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.17, 216.77 and 122.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.17, 216.77 and 122.21 is: 168.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.17 : 216.77 = 122.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.17/216.77 = 122.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.17x = 216.77 × 122.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.17x = 26,491.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,491.46/157.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.55

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