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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.14, 241.20 and 150.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.14, 241.20 and 150.66 is: 207.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.14 : 241.20 = 150.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.14/241.20 = 150.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.14x = 241.20 × 150.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.14x = 36,339.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,339.19/175.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.49

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