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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.17, 234.37 and 69.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.17, 234.37 and 69.53 is: 104.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.17 : 234.37 = 69.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.17/234.37 = 69.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.17x = 234.37 × 69.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.17x = 16,295.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,295.75/156.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.35

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