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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.92, 234.24 and 153.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.92, 234.24 and 153.40 is: 230.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.92 : 234.24 = 153.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.92/234.24 = 153.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.92x = 234.24 × 153.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.92x = 35,932.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,932.42/155.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.45

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