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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.52, 241.72 and 158.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.52, 241.72 and 158.11 is: 217.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.52 : 241.72 = 158.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.52/241.72 = 158.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.52x = 241.72 × 158.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.52x = 38,217.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,217.35/175.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.73

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