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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.32, 231.41 and 50.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.32, 231.41 and 50.17 is: 75.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.32 : 231.41 = 50.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.32/231.41 = 50.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.32x = 231.41 × 50.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.32x = 11,610.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,610.25/154.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.23

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