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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.68, 235.17 and 110.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.68, 235.17 and 110.51 is: 165.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.68 : 235.17 = 110.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.68/235.17 = 110.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.68x = 235.17 × 110.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.68x = 25,987.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,987.46/156.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.87

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