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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.84, 233.44 and 109.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.84, 233.44 and 109.98 is: 164.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.84 : 233.44 = 109.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.84/233.44 = 109.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.84x = 233.44 × 109.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.84x = 25,673.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,673.46/155.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.75

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