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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.59, 242.15 and 151.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.59, 242.15 and 151.00 is: 208.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.59 : 242.15 = 151.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.59/242.15 = 151.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.59x = 242.15 × 151.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.59x = 36,563.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,563.29/175.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.23

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