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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.86, 264.24 and 156.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.86, 264.24 and 156.78 is: 235.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.86 : 264.24 = 156.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.86/264.24 = 156.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.86x = 264.24 × 156.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.86x = 41,427.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,427.55/175.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.57

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