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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.71, 233.40 and 52.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.71, 233.40 and 52.95 is: 79.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.71 : 233.40 = 52.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.71/233.40 = 52.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.71x = 233.40 × 52.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.71x = 12,358.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,358.53/155.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.37

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