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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.63, 233.25 and 152.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.63, 233.25 and 152.76 is: 227.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.63 : 233.25 = 152.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.63/233.25 = 152.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.63x = 233.25 × 152.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.63x = 35,631.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,631.27/156.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.49

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