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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.40, 241.44 and 151.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.40, 241.44 and 151.76 is: 208.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.40 : 241.44 = 151.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.40/241.44 = 151.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.40x = 241.44 × 151.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.40x = 36,640.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,640.46/175.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.90

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