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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.61, 217.68 and 155.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.61, 217.68 and 155.45 is: 214.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.61 : 217.68 = 155.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.61/217.68 = 155.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.61x = 217.68 × 155.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.61x = 33,838.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,838.36/157.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.70

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