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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.33, 234.45 and 110.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.33, 234.45 and 110.79 is: 166.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.33 : 234.45 = 110.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.33/234.45 = 110.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.33x = 234.45 × 110.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.33x = 25,974.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,974.72/156.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.15

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