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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.77, 236.19 and 117.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.77, 236.19 and 117.36 is: 175.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.77 : 236.19 = 117.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.77/236.19 = 117.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.77x = 236.19 × 117.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.77x = 27,719.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,719.26/157.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.69

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