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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.30, 233.17 and 109.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.30, 233.17 and 109.94 is: 165.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.30 : 233.17 = 109.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.30/233.17 = 109.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.30x = 233.17 × 109.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.30x = 25,634.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,634.71/155.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.07

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