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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.22, 232.79 and 52.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.22, 232.79 and 52.49 is: 78.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.22 : 232.79 = 52.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.22/232.79 = 52.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.22x = 232.79 × 52.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.22x = 12,217.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,217.72/155.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.71

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