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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.17, 229.29 and 104.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.17, 229.29 and 104.46 is: 156.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.17 : 229.29 = 104.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.17/229.29 = 104.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.17x = 229.29 × 104.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.17x = 23,952.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,952.49/153.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.38

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