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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.37, 241.18 and 153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.37, 241.18 and 153.50 is: 211.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.37 : 241.18 = 153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.37/241.18 = 153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.37x = 241.18 × 153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.37x = 37,019.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,019.54/175.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.10

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