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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.33, 241.98 and 113.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.33, 241.98 and 113.18 is: 156.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.33 : 241.98 = 113.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.33/241.98 = 113.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.33x = 241.98 × 113.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.33x = 27,387.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,387.30/175.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.21

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