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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.92, 236.34 and 117.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.92, 236.34 and 117.24 is: 175.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.92 : 236.34 = 117.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.92/236.34 = 117.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.92x = 236.34 × 117.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.92x = 27,708.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,708.50/157.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.46

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