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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.19, 232.80 and 46.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.19, 232.80 and 46.97 is: 70.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.19 : 232.80 = 46.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.19/232.80 = 46.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.19x = 232.80 × 46.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.19x = 10,934.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,934.15/155.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.45

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