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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.35, 236.18 and 157.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.35, 236.18 and 157.22 is: 216.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.35 : 236.18 = 157.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.35/236.18 = 157.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.35x = 236.18 × 157.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.35x = 37,130.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,130.25/171.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.70

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