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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.84, 236.28 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.84, 236.28 and 150.16 is: 224.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.84 : 236.28 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.84/236.28 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.84x = 236.28 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.84x = 35,479.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,479.80/157.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.78

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