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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.33, 241.36 and 159.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.33, 241.36 and 159.85 is: 220.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.33 : 241.36 = 159.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.33/241.36 = 159.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.33x = 241.36 × 159.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.33x = 38,581.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,581.40/175.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.05

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