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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.49, 217.18 and 122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.49, 217.18 and 122.46 is: 168.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.49 : 217.18 = 122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.49/217.18 = 122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.49x = 217.18 × 122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.49x = 26,594.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,594.78/157.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.87

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