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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.26, 242.08 and 154.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.26, 242.08 and 154.61 is: 213.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.26 : 242.08 = 154.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.26/242.08 = 154.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.26x = 242.08 × 154.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.26x = 37,427.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,427.99/175.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.56

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