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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.25, 242.37 and 156.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.25, 242.37 and 156.80 is: 216.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.25 : 242.37 = 156.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.25/242.37 = 156.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.25x = 242.37 × 156.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.25x = 38,003.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,003.62/175.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.85

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