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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.70, 233.46 and 104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.70, 233.46 and 104.40 is: 156.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.70 : 233.46 = 104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.70/233.46 = 104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.70x = 233.46 × 104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.70x = 24,373.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,373.22/155.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.54

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