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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.66, 236.42 and 117.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.66, 236.42 and 117.16 is: 175.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.66 : 236.42 = 117.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.66/236.42 = 117.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.66x = 236.42 × 117.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.66x = 27,698.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,698.97/157.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.69

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