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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.33, 234.24 and 110.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.33, 234.24 and 110.58 is: 165.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.33 : 234.24 = 110.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.33/234.24 = 110.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.33x = 234.24 × 110.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.33x = 25,902.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,902.26/156.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.69

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