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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.50, 233.16 and 153.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.50, 233.16 and 153.56 is: 231.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.50 : 233.16 = 153.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.50/233.16 = 153.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.50x = 233.16 × 153.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.50x = 35,802.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,802.88/154.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.73

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