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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.58, 242.67 and 154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.58, 242.67 and 154.24 is: 213.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.58 : 242.67 = 154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.58/242.67 = 154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.58x = 242.67 × 154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.58x = 37,429.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,429.42/175.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.18

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