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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.69, 218.80 and 117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.69, 218.80 and 117.28 is: 161.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.69 : 218.80 = 117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.69/218.80 = 117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.69x = 218.80 × 117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.69x = 25,661.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,661.28/158.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.70

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