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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.79, 230.84 and 110.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.79, 230.84 and 110.51 is: 165.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.79 : 230.84 = 110.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.79/230.84 = 110.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.79x = 230.84 × 110.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.79x = 25,508.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,508.42/153.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.87

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