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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.76, 230 and 117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.76, 230 and 117.60 is: 175.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.76 : 230 = 117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.76/230 = 117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.76x = 230 × 117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.76x = 27,048
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,048/153.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.91

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