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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.51, 235.17 and 146.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.51, 235.17 and 146.79 is: 220.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.51 : 235.17 = 146.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.51/235.17 = 146.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.51x = 235.17 × 146.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.51x = 34,520.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,520.60/156.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.56

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