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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.41, 233.26 and 118.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.41, 233.26 and 118.50 is: 177.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.41 : 233.26 = 118.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.41/233.26 = 118.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.41x = 233.26 × 118.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.41x = 27,641.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,641.31/155.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.87

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