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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.16, 241.44 and 112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.16, 241.44 and 112.88 is: 155.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.16 : 241.44 = 112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.16/241.44 = 112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.16x = 241.44 × 112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.16x = 27,253.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,253.75/175.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.59

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