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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.76, 233.73 and 108.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.76, 233.73 and 108.78 is: 163.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.76 : 233.73 = 108.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.76/233.73 = 108.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.76x = 233.73 × 108.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.76x = 25,425.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,425.15/155.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.23

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