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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.16, 241.58 and 147.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.16, 241.58 and 147.08 is: 202.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.16 : 241.58 = 147.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.16/241.58 = 147.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.16x = 241.58 × 147.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.16x = 35,531.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,531.59/175.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.85

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