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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.23, 241.67 and 147.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.23, 241.67 and 147.11 is: 202.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.23 : 241.67 = 147.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.23/241.67 = 147.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.23x = 241.67 × 147.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.23x = 35,552.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,552.07/175.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.89

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