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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.70, 232.38 and 147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.70, 232.38 and 147.78 is: 220.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.70 : 232.38 = 147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.70/232.38 = 147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.70x = 232.38 × 147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.70x = 34,341.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,341.12/155.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.56

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