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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.43, 241.97 and 147.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.43, 241.97 and 147.75 is: 203.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.43 : 241.97 = 147.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.43/241.97 = 147.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.43x = 241.97 × 147.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.43x = 35,750.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,750.33/175.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.79

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