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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.65, 220.45 and 156.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.65, 220.45 and 156.71 is: 217.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.65 : 220.45 = 156.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.65/220.45 = 156.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.65x = 220.45 × 156.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.65x = 34,546.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,546.72/158.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.75

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