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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.48, 233.08 and 155.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.48, 233.08 and 155.73 is: 231.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.48 : 233.08 = 155.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.48/233.08 = 155.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.48x = 233.08 × 155.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.48x = 36,297.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,297.55/156.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.96

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