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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.29, 241.62 and 151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.29, 241.62 and 151.50 is: 208.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.29 : 241.62 = 151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.29/241.62 = 151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.29x = 241.62 × 151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.29x = 36,605.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,605.43/175.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.83

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