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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155, 232.46 and 46.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155, 232.46 and 46.76 is: 70.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155 : 232.46 = 46.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155/232.46 = 46.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155x = 232.46 × 46.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155x = 10,869.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,869.83/155
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.13

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