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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.48, 216 and 117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.48, 216 and 117.60 is: 162.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.48 : 216 = 117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.48/216 = 117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.48x = 216 × 117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.48x = 25,401.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,401.60/156.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.33

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