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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.55, 217.41 and 118.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.55, 217.41 and 118.67 is: 163.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.55 : 217.41 = 118.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.55/217.41 = 118.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.55x = 217.41 × 118.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.55x = 25,800.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,800.04/157.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.76

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