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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.48, 233.76 and 154.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.48, 233.76 and 154.70 is: 232.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.48 : 233.76 = 154.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.48/233.76 = 154.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.48x = 233.76 × 154.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.48x = 36,162.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,162.67/155.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.59

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