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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.17, 216.87 and 143.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.17, 216.87 and 143.33 is: 197.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.17 : 216.87 = 143.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.17/216.87 = 143.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.17x = 216.87 × 143.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.17x = 31,083.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,083.98/157.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.77

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