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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.48, 242.17 and 110

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.48, 242.17 and 110 is: 151.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.48 : 242.17 = 110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.48/242.17 = 110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.48x = 242.17 × 110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.48x = 26,638.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,638.70/175.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.80

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