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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.41, 236.16 and 110.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.41, 236.16 and 110.70 is: 166.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.41 : 236.16 = 110.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.41/236.16 = 110.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.41x = 236.16 × 110.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.41x = 26,142.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,142.91/157.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.08

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