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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.44, 230.17 and 45.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.44, 230.17 and 45.22 is: 67.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.44 : 230.17 = 45.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.44/230.17 = 45.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.44x = 230.17 × 45.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.44x = 10,408.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,408.06/153.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.83

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