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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.18, 229.78 and 44.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.18, 229.78 and 44.97 is: 67.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.18 : 229.78 = 44.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.18/229.78 = 44.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.18x = 229.78 × 44.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.18x = 10,332.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,332.98/153.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.46

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