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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.82, 233.22 and 117.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.82, 233.22 and 117.06 is: 175.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.82 : 233.22 = 117.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.82/233.22 = 117.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.82x = 233.22 × 117.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.82x = 27,300.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,300.73/155.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.21

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