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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.16, 241.50 and 150.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.16, 241.50 and 150.26 is: 207.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.16 : 241.50 = 150.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.16/241.50 = 150.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.16x = 241.50 × 150.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.16x = 36,286.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,286.58/175.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.16

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