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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.05, 232.61 and 46.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.05, 232.61 and 46.84 is: 70.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.05 : 232.61 = 46.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.05/232.61 = 46.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.05x = 232.61 × 46.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.05x = 10,895.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,895.22/155.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.27

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