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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.64, 230.55 and 117.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.64, 230.55 and 117.46 is: 176.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.64 : 230.55 = 117.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.64/230.55 = 117.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.64x = 230.55 × 117.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.64x = 27,080.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,080.40/153.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.26

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