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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.84, 233.36 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.84, 233.36 and 150.16 is: 224.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.84 : 233.36 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.84/233.36 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.84x = 233.36 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.84x = 35,041.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,041.34/155.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.85

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