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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.56, 242.28 and 110.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.56, 242.28 and 110.04 is: 151.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.56 : 242.28 = 110.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.56/242.28 = 110.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.56x = 242.28 × 110.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.56x = 26,660.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,660.49/175.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.86

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