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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.83, 227.78 and 110.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.83, 227.78 and 110.34 is: 165.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.83 : 227.78 = 110.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.83/227.78 = 110.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.83x = 227.78 × 110.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.83x = 25,133.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,133.25/151.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.54

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