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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.51, 233.24 and 78.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.51, 233.24 and 78.40 is: 117.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.51 : 233.24 = 78.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.51/233.24 = 78.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.51x = 233.24 × 78.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.51x = 18,285.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,285.63/155.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.58

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