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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.82, 233.78 and 53.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.82, 233.78 and 53.10 is: 79.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.82 : 233.78 = 53.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.82/233.78 = 53.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.82x = 233.78 × 53.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.82x = 12,413.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,413.72/155.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.67

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