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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.83, 236.88 and 117.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.83, 236.88 and 117.33 is: 176.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.83 : 236.88 = 117.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.83/236.88 = 117.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.83x = 236.88 × 117.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.83x = 27,793.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,793.13/157.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.10

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