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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.38, 218.25 and 156.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.38, 218.25 and 156.46 is: 215.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.38 : 218.25 = 156.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.38/218.25 = 156.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.38x = 218.25 × 156.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.38x = 34,147.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,147.40/158.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.60

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