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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.71, 230.11 and 154.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.71, 230.11 and 154.17 is: 229.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.71 : 230.11 = 154.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.71/230.11 = 154.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.71x = 230.11 × 154.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.71x = 35,475.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,475.67/154.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.30

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