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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.60, 217.68 and 154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.60, 217.68 and 154.24 is: 213.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.60 : 217.68 = 154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.60/217.68 = 154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.60x = 217.68 × 154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.60x = 33,574.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,574.96/157.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.04

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