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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.55, 241.70 and 149.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.55, 241.70 and 149.36 is: 205.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.55 : 241.70 = 149.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.55/241.70 = 149.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.55x = 241.70 × 149.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.55x = 36,098.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,098.36/175.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.64

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