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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.76, 230.58 and 56.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.76, 230.58 and 56.24 is: 84.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.76 : 230.58 = 56.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.76/230.58 = 56.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.76x = 230.58 × 56.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.76x = 12,967.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,967.82/153.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.34

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