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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.49, 217.35 and 152.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.49, 217.35 and 152.70 is: 210.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.49 : 217.35 = 152.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.49/217.35 = 152.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.49x = 217.35 × 152.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.49x = 33,189.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,189.35/157.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.75

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