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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.56, 242.16 and 155.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.56, 242.16 and 155.06 is: 213.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.56 : 242.16 = 155.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.56/242.16 = 155.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.56x = 242.16 × 155.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.56x = 37,549.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,549.33/175.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.88

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