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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.16, 241.98 and 153.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.16, 241.98 and 153.56 is: 212.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.16 : 241.98 = 153.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.16/241.98 = 153.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.16x = 241.98 × 153.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.16x = 37,158.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,158.45/175.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.14

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