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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.97, 233.55 and 110.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.97, 233.55 and 110.61 is: 165.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.97 : 233.55 = 110.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.97/233.55 = 110.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.97x = 233.55 × 110.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.97x = 25,832.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,832.97/155.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.63

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