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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.17, 241.01 and 151.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.17, 241.01 and 151.78 is: 208.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.17 : 241.01 = 151.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.17/241.01 = 151.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.17x = 241.01 × 151.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.17x = 36,579.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,579.14/175.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.82

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