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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.44, 230.17 and 57.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.44, 230.17 and 57.25 is: 85.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.44 : 230.17 = 57.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.44/230.17 = 57.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.44x = 230.17 × 57.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.44x = 13,177.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,177.23/153.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.88

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