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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.84, 233.77 and 47.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.84, 233.77 and 47.66 is: 71.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.84 : 233.77 = 47.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.84/233.77 = 47.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.84x = 233.77 × 47.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.84x = 11,140.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,140.19/155.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.48

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