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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.17, 232.55 and 118.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.17, 232.55 and 118.92 is: 178.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.17 : 232.55 = 118.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.17/232.55 = 118.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.17x = 232.55 × 118.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.17x = 27,653.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,653.93/155.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.22

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