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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.45, 242.19 and 157.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.45, 242.19 and 157.00 is: 216.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.45 : 242.19 = 157.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.45/242.19 = 157.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.45x = 242.19 × 157.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.45x = 38,023.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,023.22/175.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.72

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