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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158, 217.80 and 116.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158, 217.80 and 116.56 is: 160.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158 : 217.80 = 116.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158/217.80 = 116.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158x = 217.80 × 116.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158x = 25,386.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,386.77/158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.68

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