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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.63, 234.74 and 117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.63, 234.74 and 117.80 is: 176.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.63 : 234.74 = 117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.63/234.74 = 117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.63x = 234.74 × 117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.63x = 27,652.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,652.37/156.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.55

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