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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.17, 232.48 and 118.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.17, 232.48 and 118.45 is: 177.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.17 : 232.48 = 118.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.17/232.48 = 118.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.17x = 232.48 × 118.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.17x = 27,537.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,537.26/155.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.47

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