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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.78, 227.70 and 117.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.78, 227.70 and 117.48 is: 176.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.78 : 227.70 = 117.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.78/227.70 = 117.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.78x = 227.70 × 117.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.78x = 26,750.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,750.20/151.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.24

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