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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.24, 232.74 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.24, 232.74 and 152.64 is: 227.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.24 : 232.74 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.24/232.74 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.24x = 232.74 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.24x = 35,525.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,525.43/156.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.38

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