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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.84, 234.54 and 118.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.84, 234.54 and 118.34 is: 176.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.84 : 234.54 = 118.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.84/234.54 = 118.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.84x = 234.54 × 118.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.84x = 27,755.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,755.46/156.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.97

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