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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.83, 230.32 and 117.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.83, 230.32 and 117.59 is: 176.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.83 : 230.32 = 117.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.83/230.32 = 117.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.83x = 230.32 × 117.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.83x = 27,083.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,083.33/153.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.06

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