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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.74, 233.61 and 149.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.74, 233.61 and 149.80 is: 224.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.74 : 233.61 = 149.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.74/233.61 = 149.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.74x = 233.61 × 149.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.74x = 34,994.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,994.78/155.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.70

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