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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.73, 230.16 and 117.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.73, 230.16 and 117.55 is: 175.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.73 : 230.16 = 117.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.73/230.16 = 117.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.73x = 230.16 × 117.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.73x = 27,053.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,053.57/153.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.99

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