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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156, 233.98 and 47.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156, 233.98 and 47.78 is: 71.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156 : 233.98 = 47.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156/233.98 = 47.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156x = 233.98 × 47.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156x = 11,179.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,179.56/156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.66

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