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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.38, 220.07 and 156.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.38, 220.07 and 156.69 is: 217.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.38 : 220.07 = 156.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.38/220.07 = 156.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.38x = 220.07 × 156.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.38x = 34,483.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,483.16/158.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.73

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