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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.33, 235.98 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.33, 235.98 and 117 is: 175.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.33 : 235.98 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.33/235.98 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.33x = 235.98 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.33x = 27,609.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,609.66/157.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.49

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