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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.24, 241.28 and 148.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.24, 241.28 and 148.96 is: 205.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.24 : 241.28 = 148.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.24/241.28 = 148.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.24x = 241.28 × 148.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.24x = 35,941.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,941.18/175.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.10

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