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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.70, 221.70 and 158.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.70, 221.70 and 158.70 is: 221.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.70 : 221.70 = 158.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.70/221.70 = 158.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.70x = 221.70 × 158.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.70x = 35,183.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,183.79/158.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.70

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