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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.60, 233.24 and 109.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.60, 233.24 and 109.84 is: 164.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.60 : 233.24 = 109.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.60/233.24 = 109.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.60x = 233.24 × 109.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.60x = 25,619.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,619.08/155.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.65

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