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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.84, 233.76 and 46.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.84, 233.76 and 46.16 is: 69.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.84 : 233.76 = 46.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.84/233.76 = 46.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.84x = 233.76 × 46.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.84x = 10,790.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,790.24/155.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.24

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