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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.77, 210.75 and 117.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.77, 210.75 and 117.74 is: 162.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.77 : 210.75 = 117.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.77/210.75 = 117.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.77x = 210.75 × 117.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.77x = 24,813.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,813.47/152.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.42

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