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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.46, 217.68 and 150.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.46, 217.68 and 150.98 is: 208.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.46 : 217.68 = 150.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.46/217.68 = 150.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.46x = 217.68 × 150.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.46x = 32,865.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,865.33/157.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.72

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