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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.46, 233.18 and 150.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.46, 233.18 and 150.91 is: 224.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.46 : 233.18 = 150.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.46/233.18 = 150.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.46x = 233.18 × 150.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.46x = 35,189.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,189.19/156.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.91

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