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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.74, 233.76 and 110.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.74, 233.76 and 110.26 is: 165.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.74 : 233.76 = 110.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.74/233.76 = 110.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.74x = 233.76 × 110.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.74x = 25,774.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,774.38/155.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.50

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