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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.58, 228.45 and 116.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.58, 228.45 and 116.34 is: 174.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.58 : 228.45 = 116.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.58/228.45 = 116.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.58x = 228.45 × 116.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.58x = 26,577.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,577.87/152.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.19

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