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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.44, 220.16 and 156.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.44, 220.16 and 156.75 is: 217.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.44 : 220.16 = 156.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.44/220.16 = 156.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.44x = 220.16 × 156.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.44x = 34,510.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,510.08/158.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.81

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