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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.66, 233.15 and 153.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.66, 233.15 and 153.77 is: 230.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.66 : 233.15 = 153.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.66/233.15 = 153.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.66x = 233.15 × 153.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.66x = 35,849.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,849.54/155.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.31

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