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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.98, 233.93 and 46.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.98, 233.93 and 46.27 is: 69.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.98 : 233.93 = 46.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.98/233.93 = 46.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.98x = 233.93 × 46.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.98x = 10,822.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,822.54/155.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.38

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