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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.70, 236.08 and 117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.70, 236.08 and 117.30 is: 175.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.70 : 236.08 = 117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.70/236.08 = 117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.70x = 236.08 × 117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.70x = 27,692.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,692.18/157.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.60

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