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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.12, 241.92 and 154.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.12, 241.92 and 154.48 is: 213.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.12 : 241.92 = 154.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.12/241.92 = 154.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.12x = 241.92 × 154.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.12x = 37,371.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,371.80/175.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.41

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