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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.36, 233.03 and 47.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.36, 233.03 and 47.17 is: 70.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.36 : 233.03 = 47.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.36/233.03 = 47.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.36x = 233.03 × 47.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.36x = 10,990.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,990.62/155.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.74

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