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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.60, 241.76 and 157.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.60, 241.76 and 157.08 is: 216.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.60 : 241.76 = 157.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.60/241.76 = 157.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.60x = 241.76 × 157.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.60x = 37,975.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,975.66/175.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.26

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