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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.16, 229.23 and 116.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.16, 229.23 and 116.37 is: 174.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.16 : 229.23 = 116.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.16/229.23 = 116.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.16x = 229.23 × 116.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.16x = 26,675.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,675.50/153.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.17

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