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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.17, 232.78 and 52.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.17, 232.78 and 52.47 is: 78.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.17 : 232.78 = 52.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.17/232.78 = 52.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.17x = 232.78 × 52.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.17x = 12,213.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,213.97/155.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.71

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