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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.55, 241.71 and 149.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.55, 241.71 and 149.27 is: 205.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.55 : 241.71 = 149.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.55/241.71 = 149.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.55x = 241.71 × 149.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.55x = 36,080.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,080.05/175.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.53

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