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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.98, 236.76 and 117.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.98, 236.76 and 117.48 is: 176.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.98 : 236.76 = 117.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.98/236.76 = 117.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.98x = 236.76 × 117.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.98x = 27,814.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,814.56/157.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.06

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