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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.49, 217.33 and 118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.49, 217.33 and 118.16 is: 163.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.49 : 217.33 = 118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.49/217.33 = 118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.49x = 217.33 × 118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.49x = 25,679.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,679.81/157.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.05

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