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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.58, 234.96 and 108.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.58, 234.96 and 108.40 is: 162.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.58 : 234.96 = 108.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.58/234.96 = 108.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.58x = 234.96 × 108.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.58x = 25,469.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,469.66/156.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.66

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