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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.59, 242.17 and 140.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.59, 242.17 and 140.62 is: 193.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.59 : 242.17 = 140.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.59/242.17 = 140.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.59x = 242.17 × 140.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.59x = 34,053.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,053.95/175.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.94

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