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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.76, 218.16 and 151.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.76, 218.16 and 151.61 is: 208.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.76 : 218.16 = 151.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.76/218.16 = 151.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.76x = 218.16 × 151.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.76x = 33,074.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,074.15/158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.33

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