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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.32, 217.17 and 122.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.32, 217.17 and 122.45 is: 169.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.32 : 217.17 = 122.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.32/217.17 = 122.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.32x = 217.17 × 122.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.32x = 26,591.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,591.38/157.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.03

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