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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.65, 227.66 and 117.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.65, 227.66 and 117.43 is: 176.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.65 : 227.66 = 117.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.65/227.66 = 117.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.65x = 227.66 × 117.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.65x = 26,734.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,734.11/151.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.29

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