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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.46, 233.07 and 109.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.46, 233.07 and 109.78 is: 164.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.46 : 233.07 = 109.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.46/233.07 = 109.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.46x = 233.07 × 109.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.46x = 25,586.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,586.42/155.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.59

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