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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.61, 232.80 and 117.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.61, 232.80 and 117.18 is: 175.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.61 : 232.80 = 117.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.61/232.80 = 117.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.61x = 232.80 × 117.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.61x = 27,279.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,279.50/155.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.31

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