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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.67, 233.10 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.67, 233.10 and 151.80 is: 227.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.67 : 233.10 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.67/233.10 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.67x = 233.10 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.67x = 35,384.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,384.58/155.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.31

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