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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.67, 233.54 and 73.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.67, 233.54 and 73.46 is: 110.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.67 : 233.54 = 73.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.67/233.54 = 73.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.67x = 233.54 × 73.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.67x = 17,155.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,155.85/155.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.21

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