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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.97, 233.82 and 110.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.97, 233.82 and 110.34 is: 165.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.97 : 233.82 = 110.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.97/233.82 = 110.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.97x = 233.82 × 110.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.97x = 25,799.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,799.70/155.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.41

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