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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.70, 230.58 and 45.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.70, 230.58 and 45.49 is: 68.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.70 : 230.58 = 45.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.70/230.58 = 45.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.70x = 230.58 × 45.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.70x = 10,489.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,489.08/153.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.24

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