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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.44, 242.08 and 113.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.44, 242.08 and 113.28 is: 156.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.44 : 242.08 = 113.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.44/242.08 = 113.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.44x = 242.08 × 113.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.44x = 27,422.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,422.82/175.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.31

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