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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.39, 241.49 and 149.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.39, 241.49 and 149.11 is: 205.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.39 : 241.49 = 149.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.39/241.49 = 149.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.39x = 241.49 × 149.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.39x = 36,008.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,008.57/175.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.31

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