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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.84, 217.72 and 116.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.84, 217.72 and 116.50 is: 160.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.84 : 217.72 = 116.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.84/217.72 = 116.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.84x = 217.72 × 116.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.84x = 25,364.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,364.38/157.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.70

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