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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.66, 227.44 and 117.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.66, 227.44 and 117.34 is: 175.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.66 : 227.44 = 117.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.66/227.44 = 117.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.66x = 227.44 × 117.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.66x = 26,687.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,687.81/151.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.97

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