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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.60, 217.35 and 122.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.60, 217.35 and 122.58 is: 169.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.60 : 217.35 = 122.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.60/217.35 = 122.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.60x = 217.35 × 122.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.60x = 26,642.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,642.76/157.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.05

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