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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.67, 237.99 and 156.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.67, 237.99 and 156.86 is: 236.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.67 : 237.99 = 156.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.67/237.99 = 156.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.67x = 237.99 × 156.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.67x = 37,331.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,331.11/157.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.77

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