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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.68, 218.86 and 117.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.68, 218.86 and 117.22 is: 161.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.68 : 218.86 = 117.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.68/218.86 = 117.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.68x = 218.86 × 117.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.68x = 25,654.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,654.77/158.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.68

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