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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.36, 217.34 and 154.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.36, 217.34 and 154.28 is: 211.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.36 : 217.34 = 154.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.36/217.34 = 154.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.36x = 217.34 × 154.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.36x = 33,531.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,531.22/158.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.74

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