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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.50, 233.34 and 64.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.50, 233.34 and 64.17 is: 96.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.50 : 233.34 = 64.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.50/233.34 = 64.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.50x = 233.34 × 64.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.50x = 14,973.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,973.43/155.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.29

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