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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.11, 241.04 and 154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.11, 241.04 and 154.44 is: 212.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.11 : 241.04 = 154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.11/241.04 = 154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.11x = 241.04 × 154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.11x = 37,225.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,225.45/175.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.58

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