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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.67, 217.68 and 116.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.67, 217.68 and 116.27 is: 160.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.67 : 217.68 = 116.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.67/217.68 = 116.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.67x = 217.68 × 116.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.67x = 25,308.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,308.57/157.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.52

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