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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.79, 233.13 and 151.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.79, 233.13 and 151.17 is: 226.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.79 : 233.13 = 151.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.79/233.13 = 151.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.79x = 233.13 × 151.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.79x = 35,242.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,242.26/155.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.22

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