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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.44, 242.64 and 156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.44, 242.64 and 156 is: 215.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.44 : 242.64 = 156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.44/242.64 = 156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.44x = 242.64 × 156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.44x = 37,851.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,851.84/175.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.75

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