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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.33, 217.87 and 153.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.33, 217.87 and 153.59 is: 211.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.33 : 217.87 = 153.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.33/217.87 = 153.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.33x = 217.87 × 153.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.33x = 33,461.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,461.18/158.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.33

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