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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.59, 217.35 and 116.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.59, 217.35 and 116.22 is: 160.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.59 : 217.35 = 116.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.59/217.35 = 116.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.59x = 217.35 × 116.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.59x = 25,260.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,260.42/157.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.29

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