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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.46, 226.71 and 117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.46, 226.71 and 117.32 is: 175.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.46 : 226.71 = 117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.46/226.71 = 117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.46x = 226.71 × 117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.46x = 26,597.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,597.62/151.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.61

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