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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.51, 241.83 and 155.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.51, 241.83 and 155.89 is: 214.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.51 : 241.83 = 155.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.51/241.83 = 155.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.51x = 241.83 × 155.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.51x = 37,698.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,698.88/175.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.80

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