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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.32, 217.35 and 156.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.32, 217.35 and 156.33 is: 215.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.32 : 217.35 = 156.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.32/217.35 = 156.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.32x = 217.35 × 156.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.32x = 33,978.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,978.33/157.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.98

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