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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.74, 233.82 and 153.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.74, 233.82 and 153.09 is: 228.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.74 : 233.82 = 153.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.74/233.82 = 153.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.74x = 233.82 × 153.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.74x = 35,795.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,795.50/156.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.38

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