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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.41, 232.76 and 107.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.41, 232.76 and 107.17 is: 160.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.41 : 232.76 = 107.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.41/232.76 = 107.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.41x = 232.76 × 107.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.41x = 24,944.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,944.35/155.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.51

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