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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.17, 230.67 and 119.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.17, 230.67 and 119.70 is: 179.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.17 : 230.67 = 119.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.17/230.67 = 119.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.17x = 230.67 × 119.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.17x = 27,611.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,611.20/154.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.10

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