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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.58, 232.66 and 116.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.58, 232.66 and 116.56 is: 174.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.58 : 232.66 = 116.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.58/232.66 = 116.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.58x = 232.66 × 116.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.58x = 27,118.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,118.85/155.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.31

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