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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.56, 241.74 and 152.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.56, 241.74 and 152.22 is: 209.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.56 : 241.74 = 152.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.56/241.74 = 152.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.56x = 241.74 × 152.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.56x = 36,797.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,797.66/175.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.60

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