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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.29, 234.17 and 110.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.29, 234.17 and 110.41 is: 165.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.29 : 234.17 = 110.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.29/234.17 = 110.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.29x = 234.17 × 110.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.29x = 25,854.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,854.70/156.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.43

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