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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.17, 229.66 and 55.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.17, 229.66 and 55.66 is: 83.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.17 : 229.66 = 55.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.17/229.66 = 55.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.17x = 229.66 × 55.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.17x = 12,782.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,782.16/153.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.45

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