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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.45, 242.64 and 153.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.45, 242.64 and 153.58 is: 212.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.45 : 242.64 = 153.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.45/242.64 = 153.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.45x = 242.64 × 153.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.45x = 37,264.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,264.65/175.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.39

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