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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.46, 233.25 and 64.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.46, 233.25 and 64.17 is: 96.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.46 : 233.25 = 64.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.46/233.25 = 64.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.46x = 233.25 × 64.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.46x = 14,967.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,967.65/155.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.28

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