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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153, 229.48 and 44.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153, 229.48 and 44.78 is: 67.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153 : 229.48 = 44.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153/229.48 = 44.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153x = 229.48 × 44.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153x = 10,276.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,276.11/153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.16

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