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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.70, 236.28 and 109.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.70, 236.28 and 109.64 is: 164.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.70 : 236.28 = 109.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.70/236.28 = 109.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.70x = 236.28 × 109.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.70x = 25,905.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,905.74/157.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.27

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