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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.16, 230.88 and 117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.16, 230.88 and 117.80 is: 176.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.16 : 230.88 = 117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.16/230.88 = 117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.16x = 230.88 × 117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.16x = 27,197.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,197.66/154.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.42

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