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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.76, 210.69 and 117.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.76, 210.69 and 117.27 is: 161.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.76 : 210.69 = 117.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.76/210.69 = 117.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.76x = 210.69 × 117.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.76x = 24,707.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,707.62/152.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.74

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