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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.49, 234.74 and 152.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.49, 234.74 and 152.17 is: 228.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.49 : 234.74 = 152.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.49/234.74 = 152.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.49x = 234.74 × 152.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.49x = 35,720.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,720.18/156.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.26

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