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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.74, 233.74 and 110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.74, 233.74 and 110.24 is: 165.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.74 : 233.74 = 110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.74/233.74 = 110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.74x = 233.74 × 110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.74x = 25,767.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,767.50/155.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.45

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