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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.33, 234.77 and 151.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.33, 234.77 and 151.30 is: 225.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.33 : 234.77 = 151.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.33/234.77 = 151.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.33x = 234.77 × 151.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.33x = 35,520.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,520.70/157.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.77

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