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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.76, 233.32 and 153.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.76, 233.32 and 153.56 is: 228.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.76 : 233.32 = 153.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.76/233.32 = 153.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.76x = 233.32 × 153.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.76x = 35,828.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,828.62/156.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.56

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