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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.84, 229.17 and 110

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.84, 229.17 and 110 is: 164.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.84 : 229.17 = 110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.84/229.17 = 110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.84x = 229.17 × 110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.84x = 25,208.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,208.70/152.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.94

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