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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.04, 217.62 and 157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.04, 217.62 and 157.50 is: 216.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.04 : 217.62 = 157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.04/217.62 = 157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.04x = 217.62 × 157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.04x = 34,275.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,275.15/158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.88

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