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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.82, 236.50 and 117.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.82, 236.50 and 117.23 is: 175.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.82 : 236.50 = 117.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.82/236.50 = 117.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.82x = 236.50 × 117.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.82x = 27,724.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,724.90/157.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.67

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