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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.36, 241.86 and 152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.36, 241.86 and 152.32 is: 210.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.36 : 241.86 = 152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.36/241.86 = 152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.36x = 241.86 × 152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.36x = 36,840.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,840.12/175.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.08

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