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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.17, 241.59 and 147.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.17, 241.59 and 147.49 is: 203.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.17 : 241.59 = 147.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.17/241.59 = 147.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.17x = 241.59 × 147.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.17x = 35,632.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,632.11/175.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.41

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