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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.58, 217.67 and 120.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.58, 217.67 and 120.66 is: 166.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.58 : 217.67 = 120.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.58/217.67 = 120.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.58x = 217.67 × 120.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.58x = 26,263.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,263.46/157.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.66

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