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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.97, 233.78 and 53.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.97, 233.78 and 53.20 is: 79.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.97 : 233.78 = 53.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.97/233.78 = 53.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.97x = 233.78 × 53.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.97x = 12,437.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,437.42/155.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.74

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