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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.40, 229.74 and 110.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.40, 229.74 and 110.68 is: 165.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.40 : 229.74 = 110.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.40/229.74 = 110.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.40x = 229.74 × 110.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.40x = 25,427.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,427.62/153.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.76

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